Will the force behind awakening be greater in one who keeps vows compared to one without vows?
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outcome
"Awakening is not born from keeping vows but from the depth of your awareness; be conscious in every moment, for that is the true essence of dharma."
According to Osho, no. The force behind awakening doesn’t come from keeping vows but from awareness. Vows differ—some trivial, some harmful—so their impact is case by case. What truly decides is consciousness: be awake whether in a temple or a brothel. Whatever is done consciously becomes dharma; whatever is done unconsciously is adharma. Prioritize awareness over promises.
Why this matters practically
- Focus on mindfulness instead of collecting or boasting about vows.
- Use awareness as your compass to see what is truly helpful or harmful.
- Turn any daily act into practice by doing it consciously.
- Use awareness as your compass to see what is truly helpful or harmful.
- Turn any daily act into practice by doing it consciously.
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