Letter written on 19 Jan 1960

From 1957 to 1963, Osho wrote many letters to Babulal Ji Deriya, of Babai (MP), India. The wiki has images of quite a few of them. Most so far have been written on postcards. This one was written on an Inland Letter form. See the Letters section of Osho's manuscripts for links to all we have.

For the Post Office, Osho used his full name as above. In addressing him personally, he wrote "Poojya Deriya Ji" or "Shraddheya Deriya Ji" (venerable, honoured), only later using the more familiar "Priya Deriya Ji" (dear, beloved), but all following his sometime custom of addressing male friends by their last names. See also Lashkariji, Punglia Ji, etc.

This letter is dated 19th January 1960 and sent from Jabalpur. It is not known to have been previously published but is said to be in line to be published eventually in a larger edition of Prem Ke Swar (प्रेम के स्वर) (as letter #62). In it, Osho ponders an invitation to speak but is in a truth-cannot-be-put-into-words mood and will participate only in a limited way if pressed.

A transcription and translation may become available.