Osho's perspective on Rebellion
When Osho Spoke About Rebellion
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Dear friend, are dacoits and vikings rebels? If so, are they born that way or made, turned into rebels? Which half of the definition do they fulfill, the negative side or the positive one?
Bhai Mehta, the dacoits and the Vikings are not rebels at all, they are part of a criminal society. Your so-called kings and emperors are great dacoits; the dacoits operate on a smaller scale, but they belong to the same category. The society depends on exploitation, oppression. A few people do it in an orderly way, a few people do it in a disorderly way, but their basic act is not different. A few people do it legally because they are intelligent and clever enough to use the law in their favor; and a few people who are not so clever and not so intelligent simply do the same thing but without using the law in their favor. They are condemned, but they are not rebels. They are part of this whole criminal situation that has remained prevalent from the very beginning of humanity till today. Hence the question whether…
Beloved master, can a true rebel be a disciple of a master, or must he be simply a friend of the master?
So remember it: there is no question of anybody being your master. These masters have exploited you enough! It is time to stop this exploitation. An authentic human being cannot reduce you to a sheep. If there is any sin, Jesus has committed it, and that was making you sheep, and posing as your savior. And when he was being caught, just a few minutes before, his disciples asked, "What about us?" He said, "I will be coming soon to deliver everybody who has faith in me from all suffering and misery. And I will take you to the house of my father in paradise." Two thousand years have passed, and that guy has not been seen since then. How long can you stretch the word "soon"? And I can say, with categorical certainty, that he is not going to come back again. He could not save himself! -- how…
Question: BELOVED MASTER, WHAT IS THE RELIGION OF A REBELLIOUS SPIRIT? His whole life is a pilgrimage, always moving closer and closer and closer to the ultimate reality; that realization that releases one from all bondage, all frustration, all misery, all anguish, and allows one to taste freedom, truth, beauty, love and an outburst of creativity -- creativity in the multidimensions of life. The rebellious man has a golden touch -- whatever he touches becomes gold, it does not matter what. He may play on a bamboo flute and it becomes pure gold, twenty-four carat. He may dance alone under the starry sky, and his dance is more meaningful, more significant than all the paintings in the world, all the statues and all the holy scriptures. His creativity may simply be expressed in his silence. But his silence will not be an ordinary silence -- just an absence of noise.
Why are young people so rebellious nowadays?
There are many factors. One is universal education: for the first time the youth of the world are well-educated. And to the educated mind the old establishment looks absurd and out of date -- rooted in the past, of course, but with no future. Secondly, the scientific progress of the world and the scientific training of the young basically presupposes a training in doubt. Since all the old cultures and civilizations are based on faith, there is a gap. The young are trained for doubt and all religions and cultures require faith, so it becomes impossible. The young are now really in search of a faith which can be scientific, a faith which is so alive that it can allow doubt, a faith that is unafraid of doubt. Life is complex, and everything exists with its polar opposite. A scientist begins with doubt and ends in faith while a religious…
"A true rebel does not merely play the game; he rejects it entirely, seeking to transform the very rules that bind us."
Are rebels born or made by society?
definition"A true rebel is not made by society; he is born with an inborn flame of individuality that refuses to be tamed by the dead past. He stands alone like a lion, seeking growth, dignity, and freedom beyond all ideologies."
Can a married man also be a rebel?
definition"True rebellion is not in escaping the burdens of life, but in transforming them into fuel for your freedom while fully engaging with the world."
"A true rebel is at ease and spontaneous, for his rebellion arises from love and understanding, not from fear or reaction. He honors his own freedom while allowing others to be free, living naturally and untroubled."
"A true rebel is a master unto himself, learning from all sources as a free friend, not a follower; transformation flourishes in the soil of love and respect, not in the chains of surrender."
How can rebellion be receptive and feminine?
definition"Rebellion is not a fight against the past; it is a graceful acceptance of the present, a creative force that welcomes truth without becoming a mirror to its enemies."
"A true rebel remains fluid and individual, for the moment we seek power and order, we risk becoming the very establishment we oppose. Let your rebellion be rooted in meditation and personal responsibility, not in hierarchy or organization."
"Rebellion is the silent, individual awakening that transforms reality from within, while revolution merely reshuffles the external chaos of the crowd."
What guides the rebel on their path?
definition"The rebel is guided not by maps or masters, but by the light of his own nature; he creates his path through the joy that resonates in his heart."
"Rebellion is not a program; it is the natural response of the spirit seeking truth, free from the chains of tradition and opposition."
"A true rebel never compromises; they would choose death over betrayal, for truth cannot coexist with lies."
"True rebellion is born from awareness and compassion, not from fear or reaction; it is a creative vision that seeks to create the new rather than merely oppose the old."
"True rebellion arises from inner awakening, dissolving imposed order and giving birth to authenticity, creativity, and the freedom to truly live."
"True rebellion is not a reaction to the old order; it is a transformation of consciousness that transcends violence and power struggles."
"Embracing your inner rebel is the path to reclaiming your innocence and love, allowing you to live authentically in a world where friendship flourishes and creativity blossoms."
What is beyond rebellion?
definition"Beyond rebellion lies your true essence—pure presence and awareness, free from all conditioning and opposition."
What is rebellion and what is the difference between reaction and the action of the rebellious man?
definition"Rebellion is the silent, loving act of a new consciousness, while reaction is merely the echo of the past, driven by anger and opposition."
"A true rebel is not just against what is; he is for what can be, merging inner clarity with courageous action to create a life-affirming future."
"Total acceptance of existence is a profound yes to the beauty of life as it is, while non-conformity is a courageous no to the dead weight of the past. Embrace the present with love and freshness, and break free from the chains of yesterday."
"True rebellion is the soul's awakening from conditioning, a meditative revolt that transforms consciousness and creates a new way of living through love and awareness."
What is the notion of rebellion and a rebel?
definition"A rebel is one who chooses to live with individual intelligence and freedom, continuously shedding the past to embrace the unknown and create his own path."
"The rebellion of youth is not a rejection of values but a courageous embrace of doubt, challenging the absurdity of an outdated establishment in the face of a rapidly changing world."
What is the religion of a rebellious spirit?
definition"The religion of a rebellious spirit is not found in scriptures or rituals, but in the silent communion with existence, where gratitude and love flow freely, unmediated by beliefs."
What is the secret of a true rebel?
definition"The true rebel knows that life is fleeting and death is inevitable, and from this awareness springs a fearless spirit that transforms rebellion into a joyous celebration of freedom."
What is true rebellion?
definition"True rebellion is the flame of awareness and joy that arises when you take full responsibility for your life, igniting the same fire in others through your transformation."
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