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Why does the discourse on saints of the path of devotion sound odd compared to that on Ashtavakra, Buddha, or Lao Tzu?

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"To truly understand the saints of devotion, one must embrace the paradox of their voices, for in their contradictions lies the key to transcending fixed identities and soaring into the limitless."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, devotion-discourses feel odd because he is not commenting from his own view; he becomes a transparent medium for each master. With Buddha he speaks razor-clear logic; with Dariya, Kabir, Palatu he sings love-drenched ecstasy. The shifting voices seem contradictory by design—to unsettle fixed identities and lead seekers toward the sky-like, viewless, limitless.
I let each teacher speak through me, so sometimes it’s sharp logic and other times love-songs—on purpose, so you don’t get stuck in one box.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you listen for essence beyond style or doctrine.
- Prevents settling into a sectarian identity; keeps inquiry alive.
- Trains flexibility, embracing paradox as a doorway to the limitless.
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