10 commandments of Osho

 In 1970 Osho was asked for his ten commandments.

Bear in mind that Numbers 3, 7, 9 & 10 were underlined by Osho in his original letter. 🌟 

"You have asked for my Ten Commandments. It's a difficult matter

because I am against any kind of commandment. Yet. just for the fun of it. I write." -Osho

1. Never obey anyone’s command unless it is coming from within you also.

2. There is no God other than life itself.

3. Truth is within you, do not search for it elsewhere.

4. Love is prayer.

5. To become nothingness is the door to truth. Nothingness itself is the means, the goal and attainment.

6. Life is now and here.

7. Live wakefully.

8. Do not swim—float.

9. Die each moment so that you can be new each moment.

10. Do not search. That which is, is. Stop and see.

Which one resonates with you the most?

Menial Work

 The ‘Not So Menial’ Saviours! 

One of these days, I was traveling early in the morning and saw a few women working on the streets, cleaning the roadside with brooms, with a broad smile, and chatting with each other as they swiftly carried out their work. They were in uniforms, which was a new picture to me. As soon as I drove by, I was hit by the term ‘Menial’. There are so many people who serve day and night for daily wages, and the “Society” has labeled the workers’ jobs as menial jobs. I reached back and curiously tried to find out the meaning of that term. Two dictionaries via Google gave me these definitions.

Menial work is boring, makes you feel tired, and has a low social value. Cambridge Dictionary.

Consisting of or occupied with work requiring little skill: Collins Dictionary.

The ladies who I observed were well dignified, filled with self-respect, and, at least from their expressions and attire, seemed satisfied with the service they offered. Then why do these definitions, along with our social conditioning, label them as ‘menial’?

I am quickly reminded of the allegory of farming. Only if a field is prepared can seeds be sown and harvested on time. I believe we need to correct our perspectives. The so-called ‘Menial’ jobs are way-makers; they prepare the place for service, making it spick and span. John the Baptist prepared the way for the Lord Jesus. Jesus washing the feet of his disciples showed his disciples that they were called to serve. preparing the way of the Lord.

The next time we see people sweeping, cleaning, etc. doing so-called “unskilled” or less skilled work, go try to do what they do. Only then will we realize the effort needed to carry out any job. If it weren’t for their hard work and skills, the world would be aesthetically and otherwise a horrendous place. Practically, they are saviors. Basically, what I’m trying to blabber is that we need to adjust our attitude towards all kinds of work and their dignity.

 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. ~ Luke 1:38