Why is it mentioned that Mahavira conversed with Indra?
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"When we clutch poetry as literal fact, we miss the profound spiritual significance woven into the stories of enlightened beings."
According to Osho, saying Mahavira conversed with Indra is poetry, not courtroom history. Around enlightened beings, lovers and seers weave symbolic stories to express the inexpressible and keep dry facts alive. Such images honor their stature and convey meaning; trouble begins only when we clutch the poem as literal fact rather than receiving its spiritual significance.
People told this story to show how great Mahavira was—it’s a poetic symbol, not a literal chat with a god.
Why this matters practically
- Read spiritual stories for their message, not as historical proofs.
- Avoid pointless debates about miracles; seek the teaching behind them.
- Let symbolism open your heart beyond rigid, dry facts.
- Avoid pointless debates about miracles; seek the teaching behind them.
- Let symbolism open your heart beyond rigid, dry facts.
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