Why is there still darkness in the world despite the presence of enlightened beings?
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definition
"People idolize the lamps but extinguish the living flame; they prefer the comfort of darkness to the challenge of light."
According to Osho, darkness persists because people are 'enemies of light': they idolize lamps and statues but extinguish the living flame. The presence of enlightened beings exposes our inner ignorance and demands change, so the collective ego resists, ridicules, or even kills the bringers of light. We prefer safe rituals and appearances over transformative truth, thereby snuffing out illumination even before it can spread.
When real light appears, people fear changing themselves, cling to rituals and symbols, and try to silence those who reveal their darkness.
Why this matters practically
- Choose practice and inner change over idol-worship and social conformity.
- Protect and learn from living wisdom-carriers instead of attacking or trivializing them.
- Face your own darkness with courage so the flame can survive in you.
- Protect and learn from living wisdom-carriers instead of attacking or trivializing them.
- Face your own darkness with courage so the flame can survive in you.
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