Why should blame be placed on someone who promotes love and meditation?
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"The awakened must bear the weight of responsibility, for in their silence lies the potential for both love and the misuse of power by the sleepwalkers."
According to Osho, blame rests with the awakened guide—even one who teaches love and meditation—not with the sleepwalkers. People were 'asleep'; those with power acted unconsciously, and others followed. By withdrawing into silence, he left them alone, so he accepts full responsibility and asks forgiveness for them. The one who knows must stay present; otherwise unconsciousness misuses power.
If the wise adult leaves the room and the sleepy kids make a mess, the adult says, “It’s my fault for leaving you alone.”
Why this matters practically
- If you guide others (parent, leader, teacher), don’t disappear—stay present and communicate.
- Practice compassion: forgive mistakes made in “sleep,” and help people wake up instead of punishing.
- Take responsibility for the field you influence; your presence prevents misuse of power.
- Practice compassion: forgive mistakes made in “sleep,” and help people wake up instead of punishing.
- Take responsibility for the field you influence; your presence prevents misuse of power.
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