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Ma Satya Priya: Reporting From The Osho Resort
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Harry Manx Krishna Prasad: RE:Reporting From New York City on Sw. Christ and others. Email: Date: Jan 29, 2006, 20:16 |
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It's amazing how those of us who were connected to Osho through the heart seem to have gained so much from him and then moved on to new places and new people without much struggle. With virtually no looking back even to see if the path that we had taken with Him is still in place. Many of us have found our way to be in the mainstream and contribute something inspirational and worthwhile to make it a little better place than it was when we found it. Just as He himself had done. In contrast, those who related mainly with their well developed intellectual minds to Osho seem to still be stuck somewhere in the past. It would appear that they have unfinished business. Hence they will remain stuck there until they find their way out. They will go on trying (seemingly desperately) to convince others of the validity of their point of view and to justify why their perspective is right and yours is wrong. They call it a search for truth. I like this expression: "Don't search, stop and see what is" I'm fine with them doing that though, after all it's their right to do what they like with their lives. In fact I'd say go for it because after all this is your chance to make the journey happen as you see fit. Who am I to judge what others need to accomplish in this life? Personally, I've had a wonderful journey with Osho while he was on the ranch,during Pune 2 and since he's been gone. I have always had an open heart for the man. I am grateful to him. I love him. It's very clear and uncomplicated. He inspires my art which itself has inspired thousands of others. The whole world could go against Osho, it's fine with me because I'm not a religious man, I don't need anyone else to love my master or agree with him so that I'll feel comforted. Actually I'm kind of greedy, I want him for myself! Please don't love him! The reason you can find people everywhere who are "glowing" with love and bliss but who believe or follow some obviously questionable spiritual/religious path is that it's not about the object of your surrender or worship, it's about the intensity and totallity of your devotion. What you yourself bring to the situation. The fact is, Osho didn't transform these people, maybe someone else will. They should be looking elsewhere for their enlightenment and forget all about sannyasins and Osho. Even if it's true as some would claim that he deceived people and distorted the truth, what you yourself do with that realization will basically form who you are (or think you are!). If you put your energy into hate, argumentation, conspiracy theories etc. etc. that's the bed you made and you'll have to sleep in it. Unfortunately there won't be any energy left for things like: Watching a beautiful sunset with tears in your eyes. Crying over the death of a beloved. Playing with a small child at his level. Writing a song that only you'll hear but which will feel soooo good. Laughing for no particular reason with a long lost friend. Sitting in silence. Smiling. Dancing. Basically enjoying all the beautiful moments that existence provides on an ongoing basis. All the intellectualizing in the world won't bring you even one inch of Buddha. But an open heart is like an open road....it goes on and on. Love, Life and Laughter. Too simple for some, more than enough for others. Big shout out to all the beloveds who I miss....we had a great journey with Him didn't we. Lots of love to all.... Harry Manx, Sw. Krishna Prasad |
