[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f_-TN13QBUWyXlWVWyrDVIbkRRVcOLKbN-cta6q_8fo0":3,"$fK0Z0baJjWCHTmvMiA72bLupn6dp4EW4BDavc2dytSeE":14},{"author":4,"tags":13},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":10,"slug":11,"image_url":12},4138,"Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh","B",12,"The mid-twentieth century witnessed the emergence of several spiritual movements that challenged both established Eastern religious institutions and Western secular thought. Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, born on December 11, 1931, in Udaipura during the period of the British Raj, became a distinct figure within that broader spiritual landscape, working across religious, philosophical, and literary domains until his death on January 19, 1990, in Pune.\n\nEducated at Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Rajneesh worked as a writer, autobiographer, cleric, religious leader, mystic, guru, and philosopher. He operated in both English and Hindi, giving his teachings a presence across linguistic communities within India and beyond its borders. He is also known by the name Osho, a designation closely associated with his teachings and the movement he founded.\n\nRajneesh founded the Rajneesh movement, a spiritual organization that served as the institutional expression of his teachings. His approach to spiritual life was marked by a rejection of institutional religions and traditional ascetic practices, positions that set him apart from many contemporaries working within established religious frameworks. In their place, he advocated meditation as a central practice and taught a particular form he called dynamic meditation, which distinguished his method from more conventional contemplative traditions. These positions gave the Rajneesh movement a character that did not map neatly onto prior religious categories.\n\nAs a writer and autobiographer, Rajneesh produced work in both Hindi and English, and as a religious leader and godman he occupied a role that drew on philosophical as well as spiritual traditions. His rejection of institutional religion, his rejection of ascetic practice, and his advocacy of dynamic meditation together defined the public profile he maintained throughout his active years. He died in Pune on January 19, 1990, the city where he had lived and worked during a significant portion of his later life.","The mid-twentieth century witnessed the emergence of several spiritual movements that challenged both established Eastern religious institutions and Western secular thought. Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, born on December 11, 1931, in Udaipura during the period of the British Raj, became a distinct figure within that broader spiritual landscape, working across religious, philosophical, and literary domains until his death on January 19, 1990, in Pune.","bhagwan-shree-rajneesh",null,[],{"quotes":15,"pagination":167},[16,24,30,42,58,74,90,116,132,145],{"id":17,"quote_text":18,"author_id":5,"source_id":19,"has_image":20,"author":21,"source":22,"quote_tag":23,"commentary":12},2886089,"There is a story told of one old wise man, whose name was Mencius. He was a follower of Confucius and he died when he was very, very old. Somebody asked him: If you were given life again, how will you start it? Said Mencius: I will pay more attention to my needs and less attention to my desires. And this realisation will come to you also. But it always comes very late and then life is no more in your hands. 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You would like to share, and you can give much to others, but first you must stop thinking about others and what they are thinking about you.",2,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[37],{"id":38,"tag":39},3443019,{"id":40,"tag_name":41},10582,"opinions-of-others",{"id":43,"quote_text":44,"author_id":5,"source_id":33,"has_image":20,"author":45,"source":46,"quote_tag":47,"commentary":12},593970,"If you say, ’If those conditions are fulfilled then I will be blissful’, then these conditions are never going to be fulfilled. And, secondly, even if these conditions are fulfilled, by that time you will have lost the very capacity to celebrate and enjoy. And moreover, when these conditions are fulfilled – if ever, because they cannot be fulfilled – your mind will create further ideals.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[48,53],{"id":49,"tag":50},3141566,{"id":51,"tag_name":52},3885,"bliss",{"id":54,"tag":55},3141567,{"id":56,"tag_name":57},23872,"eternal-happiness",{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":33,"has_image":20,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":12},591489,"Only that which is attained through effortlessness will never be a burden to you, and only that which is not a burden can be eternal. Only that which is not in any way unnatural can remain with you forever and forever.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[64,69],{"id":65,"tag":66},3131203,{"id":67,"tag_name":68},3634,"let-go",{"id":70,"tag":71},3131204,{"id":72,"tag_name":73},16508,"relax",{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":33,"has_image":20,"author":77,"source":78,"quote_tag":79,"commentary":12},377480,"Don’t be worried about the future. Live this moment so totally that the next moment comes out of it golden.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[80,85],{"id":81,"tag":82},2207600,{"id":83,"tag_name":84},882,"worry",{"id":86,"tag":87},2207595,{"id":88,"tag_name":89},37334,"live-the-moment",{"id":91,"quote_text":92,"author_id":5,"source_id":33,"has_image":20,"author":93,"source":94,"quote_tag":95,"commentary":12},311301,"This is one of the subtle things to be understood. We are always wise if we have to advise others but when we are in the same trap, with the same problem, the same crisis, we are not so wise. If somebody else comes to you with a problem, you will give him good advice and the advice may be right. But if you have the same problem you will not be able to give yourself the same advice. Why? Because when it is somebody else’s problem you are detached.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[96,101,106,111],{"id":97,"tag":98},1873216,{"id":99,"tag_name":100},101,"relationships",{"id":102,"tag":103},1873212,{"id":104,"tag_name":105},611,"advice",{"id":107,"tag":108},1873215,{"id":109,"tag_name":110},2236,"problems",{"id":112,"tag":113},1873214,{"id":114,"tag_name":115},35922,"life-problems",{"id":117,"quote_text":118,"author_id":5,"source_id":33,"has_image":119,"author":120,"source":121,"quote_tag":122,"commentary":131},306711,"A man of wisdom always looks at every problem from the other’s point of view also. You cannot be wise if you have only one point of view. Sometimes try to stand in others’ shoes and just look from there. And if you can understand the other, you will be able to understand yourself more. The other always sees that you are an egoist. You never see it, you are blind to yourself.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[123,126],{"id":124,"tag":125},1852969,{"id":99,"tag_name":100},{"id":127,"tag":128},1852968,{"id":129,"tag_name":130},579,"ego","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from one of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh's numerous public talks and lectures during his time at Pune in India, circa late 1960s to early 1970s. During this period, Rajneesh was gaining international recognition for his unorthodox teachings on spirituality, meditation, and individual liberation. His followers often noted the unique approach he took towards understanding human psychology and behavior.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in its acknowledgment of a fundamental aspect of human perception: our ego-centric view of the world. Rajneesh is pointing out that individuals are naturally inclined to see others as egotistical, but ironically fail to recognize their own egocentricity. This paradoxical situation arises because when we observe others' behavior, we tend to judge them based on our own standards and values, without considering the possibility that they might be seeing us in a similar light.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, try adopting an observational stance towards your interactions with others. Instead of immediately judging their actions or intentions as egotistical, attempt to see things from their perspective. By doing so, you will not only gain a deeper understanding of the other person but also develop a more nuanced awareness of your own ego and its influence on your perceptions.",{"id":133,"quote_text":134,"author_id":5,"source_id":33,"has_image":20,"author":135,"source":136,"quote_tag":137,"commentary":144},306705,"A man of wisdom always looks at every problem from the other’s point of view also. You cannot be wise if you have only one point of view. Sometimes try to stand in others’ shoes and just look from there.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[138,141],{"id":139,"tag":140},1852921,{"id":99,"tag_name":100},{"id":142,"tag":143},1852920,{"id":129,"tag_name":130},"**The Backstory**\nThis quote from Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, an Indian spiritual leader and philosopher, reflects his emphasis on empathy, compassion, and understanding in the face of adversity. During his lifetime (1931-1990), Rajneesh's teachings gained popularity for their unconventional approach to spirituality and personal growth, which encouraged individuals to question societal norms and explore new ways of living.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a nuanced understanding of wisdom as an intersubjective concept, implying that true insight emerges from the interplay between multiple perspectives. This tension highlights the paradoxical relationship between individuality (standing in one's own shoes) and empathy (imagining oneself in others' positions).\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo embody this mindset, modern professionals can engage in \"perspective-taking\" by actively seeking out diverse viewpoints on a problem or challenge. By making an effort to see things from various angles, individuals can move beyond their own biases and limitations, fostering more innovative and effective solutions.",{"id":146,"quote_text":147,"author_id":5,"source_id":33,"has_image":20,"author":148,"source":149,"quote_tag":150,"commentary":12},306676,"In every relationship, you can always see the ego of the other, but you cannot see your own – and the other one goes on seeing your ego.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":12},{},[151,154,157,162],{"id":152,"tag":153},1852763,{"id":99,"tag_name":100},{"id":155,"tag":156},1852759,{"id":129,"tag_name":130},{"id":158,"tag":159},1852762,{"id":160,"tag_name":161},1715,"relationship",{"id":163,"tag":164},1852760,{"id":165,"tag_name":166},23148,"me-before-you",{"currentPage":168,"totalPages":33,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":169},1,10]