From Bondage to Freedom ~ 09

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event type discourse
date & time 23 Sep 1985 am
location Rajneesh Mandir, Rajneeshpuram
language English
audio Available, duration 2h 8min. Quality: good.
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shorttitle BONDAG09
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Reader of the questions: Ma Prem Hasya.
Question 1
Beloved master, I am so angry right now, and I don't know what to do about it.
In spite of what you said about responsibility the other day, I can't even go to worship.
Please comment.
Question 2
Beloved master, why have you allowed all this to happen to us?
I feel that you have known all along what was happening in the commune, and I'm angry at you.
Was it a lesson we had to learn?
Question 3
Beloved master, a few people are feeling not to wear their malas or red clothes, but they consider themselves Rajneeshees and want to live here.
How does this fit your vision?
Question 4
Beloved master, the other day you said all masters have had to lie. I don't see the necessity for lies. Isn't it rather that the truth, no matter what the consequences, is the only means of liberating ourselves?
Besides, what do we have to lose?
Question 5
Beloved master, our present situation was caused not only by Sheela's succumbing to the temptation of power, but also by the exploitation of our willingness to say yes to whatever was asked, as a gesture of love and surrender to you.
It seems we must first free ourselves from the exploitative dependence of master and disciple by making this commune our commune, not yours. So that you are our dearest friend with whom we are sharing our home, rather than us sharing your vision.
Please comment.
Question 6
Beloved master, people are asking to build log cabins in the mountains and do their own thing. They feel if they are willing to pay their own expenses, then it is only bullshit bureaucracy which stands in their way. Can this approach work?
Question 7
Beloved master, I have no more questions with me.


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