The Revolution By Osho

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In The Revolution: Talks on Kabir, Osho brings back the stark clarity of the 15th-century spiritual poet Kabir. He does this by giving a series of energetic talks that cut through the cozy illusions of tradition and conformity. Kabir’s poems, which were previously sung at crossroads in India, become powerful tools in Osho’s hands, starting a spiritual revolution that calls for nothing less than a complete change in one’s inner world.

Osho doesn’t see Kabir as a remnant from the past; instead, he sees him as a current voice whose uncompromising poetry speaks to our deepest fears and desires. Each speech starts with a poem on love, doubt, or defiance, and then Osho gives a passionate remark. He breaks down old religious beliefs, calling them “graves for the living,” and tells people to go beyond rituals that numb the soul. According to Osho, Kabir’s revolution is about taking back control of your own mind and not giving it up to priests, politicians, or beliefs that have been passed down to you.

As the stories go on, Osho channels Kabir’s strong belief that love is stronger than morality. He shows that real dedication doesn’t come from blindly following orders, but from being honest with yourself all the time. Osho shows how awareness can turn daily situations into doors to the divine with colorful stories, such unplanned gatherings beneath banyan trees and exhilarating night-long satsangs. His tone goes from cutting sarcasm to moving poetry, reminding audiences that rebellion without compassion is just as empty as submission without courage.

Osho’s thoughts on how freedom and responsibility affect each other are the main focus of the book. Osho uses Kabir’s saying, “Before liberation, you are condemned; after liberation, you are condemned,” to explain the paradox of being human: freedom requires discipline, and enlightenment comes with its own problems. He tells people to face their “inner tyrants,” which are habits of shame, fear, and self-judgment, and to replace them with a celebration of life that has no conditions. The meditation exercises in the last chapters are like weapons that can help you break down the ego’s defenses and become as open-minded as Kabir was.

Osho uses the 15th century, a time of great upheaval when Kabir’s spiritual egalitarianism undermined established hierarchies, to send an urgent message to today’s broken world throughout the text. He compares the power structures of the Middle Ages to those of today and says that the only revolution that can bring about lasting change is the one that starts in the heart.

By the end of the book, readers are not only informed but also changed, carrying Kabir’s vision of love as the greatest rebellion. The Revolution is more than just a commentary; it’s a call to arms for spiritual warriors who are armed with clarity, compassion, and the unstoppable will to tear down the old inside and out.

About the Author

Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, 1931–1990) was an Indian mystic, philosopher, and spiritual teacher whose discourses have inspired millions worldwide. Fusing Eastern wisdom with Western existential inquiry, Osho authored over 600 books and cultivated dynamic meditation techniques that continue to transform lives through the OSHO International Foundation.

Product Details

• Title: The Revolution: Talks on Kabir
• Author: Osho
• ISBN‑13: 9783893380879
• Publisher: Rebel Publishing House
• Published: 1997
• Pages: 323
• Binding: Paperpack