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Will there be a twenty-fifth Tirthankara if some of Mahavira's work remains unfinished?

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"The only work that remains is the eternal struggle between ignorance and awareness within you; Tirthankaras awaken and guide, but the journey is yours to undertake."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, there will not be a 'twenty-fifth' Tirthankara to finish Mahavira’s work, because Mahavira has no personal work to complete. The only 'work' is the timeless struggle between ignorance and awareness within each of us. Tirthankaras awaken and point the way; the ongoing task belongs to seekers, not to enlightened ones.
Enlightened ones have nothing left to do; the real job is ours—to wake up.
Why this matters practically
- Stop waiting for a savior; take responsibility for awareness now.
- Focus on inner transformation, not counting teachers.
- Use teachings as pointers and practice continuously.
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