OSHO: The True Meaning of Sambhog Se Samadhi

The most mis-interpreted spiritual message from a great mind who left no stone unturned to teach humanity the essence of life is: “Sambhog se Samadhi."

Let me explain it clearly.

I have been an OSHO follower for more than a decade by now and have watched more than a hundred of his video discourses and read dozens of books highlighting his teachings and messages to humanity.

It truly pains me to observe how most of the humanity misunderstand him because of his ruthless straight-forwardness.

Don't just go by what you listen; rather experience it yourself, do some research, before coming to any conclusion.

Osho’s phrase “Sambhog se Samadhi” is widely misunderstood because it is often taken literally and superficially. 

Osho was not encouraging indulgence or pleasure-seeking. His central concern was awareness. 

By sambhog, he meant living life totally—experiencing emotions, relationships, creativity, work, joy, and even pain with full consciousness, without repression or inner division.

Osho observed that traditional spirituality often rejected life in the name of renunciation, creating guilt and hypocrisy.

He challenged this by saying that whatever is lived unconsciously becomes a bondage, while the same experience lived consciously becomes liberating. 

Suppression strengthens desire; understanding dissolves it. Awareness transforms energy.

He used strong examples to shake people out of moral conditioning, not to glorify them. 

The destination was always samadhi—a state of inner silence, clarity, and egolessness. 

When life is lived with total awareness, the mind gradually loses its grip, and meditation happens naturally.

The teaching was misinterpreted because society heard permission, where Osho spoke of responsibility. 

Moralists felt threatened, and shallow listeners missed the depth. 

Osho’s message was not about pleasure, but about wholeness—a spirituality that includes living a great life, not escaping from it.

For me: OSHO taught us never to be an escapist, but a pragmatist.

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Nothing Is In Our Control!

Nothing is in our control. 

Just watch the developments as a Shakshi, means observer.

Had I understood it 12 years ago, life would have been diagonally opposite now.

Anyways, I am always happy now. 

Whatever life gave, giving and will - everything is accepted and acceptable unconditionally.

Completely surrender to the divine power, with the best Karma possible. Universe can change our destiny, based on Karma.

That's why I said, nothing is in our hands. Because, even after unleashing the best possible actions, result is decided by the Universe.

Free-will does exist, but not the outcome of the actions performed by free-will in our control.

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Sense Of Purpose In Life: An Inner Compass

A sense of purpose is not just a lofty ideal; it is the quiet compass that gives direction to our journey through life. It fuels our motivation, sustains us through challenges, and infuses our daily actions with meaning. Purpose transforms existence into experience and routine into ritual. It helps us answer the deeper questions: Why am I here? What is my life meant to contribute?

At the heart of it, purpose is the soul’s yearning to participate in something greater than the self.

Many great thinkers, philosophers, and spiritual leaders have spoken about this deep inner drive:

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate... to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” — Friedrich Nietzsche

“Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.” — Buddha

“Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” — Viktor E. Frankl

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that... Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” — Howard Thurman

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” — Mark Twain

“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” — John F. Kennedy

There is a deeper, spiritual dimension to this idea. Beyond ambition, goals, and even passion, lies the truth that we are not just bodies with minds—we are souls. And the soul, they say, is immortal. It travels through lifetimes, evolving, experiencing, and learning, until it integrates fully with the Ultimate Soul—the Source.

This life, this moment, this current station on your journey is not random. You are here now for a reason.

But how do we uncover that reason?

Mark Twain asked the question point blank: Why were you born? And even more piercingly—What for?

These aren’t questions that yield answers in a rush. They ask us to slow down. To get quiet. To look inward.

On a quiet day, when the noise of the world dims and your to-do list loosens its grip on your mind, find a moment for yourself. No screens, no distractions. Just you and your breath.

Sit in silence. Close your eyes. Let your thoughts drift by like clouds in the sky. Give yourself permission to just be. Then, when your mind is calm, ask:

• Who am I?
• Why am I here?
• What is my purpose in this phase of life?

Don’t strain for answers. Just listen. Feel. Notice what stirs within. Sometimes, the answers come as a feeling. Sometimes as a memory. Sometimes as a subtle whisper.

You might not get clarity in one sitting—but something will shift. Something deep inside will awaken and begin to guide you.

It’s important to understand that purpose is not always grand or fixed. It can evolve. What feels purposeful at 20 might change at 40 or 60. In one season of life, your purpose might be to care for a loved one. In another, to create. In yet another, to heal, teach, build, or serve.

Your purpose doesn’t have to make headlines. It only needs to make you feel alive. At peace. Aligned.

Purpose is not something you find like a buried treasure. It’s something you remember—and slowly uncover from within.

You are not here by accident. Your existence is meaningful. Your presence matters.

Feel free to share your thoughts or personal reflections in the comments—I’d love to hear what your soul says when you ask it: Why am I here?

Image by 巻（Maki） from Pixabay

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How Miracle Happened In My Life

It’s difficult to define pain and pleasure—two opposite emotions that dictate our well-being.

Through my numerous interactions with more than a hundred souls, I’ve come to realize:

For some, pain is losing their loved ones.

For others, it’s losing a high-paying job.

Some feel pain when they have nothing left to do except wait for death.

And then, there’s another kind of pain—the one that comes when basic needs are out of reach. The pain of hunger, of not having a roof over your head, of lacking even the bare minimum to survive. I have experienced this pain.

But nobody talks about it. Nobody bothers. Because most people don’t understand what real pain is, let alone experience it.

The same applies to pleasure. We are so immersed in materialistic pleasures that we have no idea what spiritual pleasure means. And that’s okay. Not all of us are meant to be Amitabh Bachchan or Shahrukh Khan. Life has its own game plan for each of us.

But within our own limits, we must try to redefine and rewrite our destiny. And that is only possible when we surrender—to the force that governs our lives—and keep doing our karma to the best of our abilities.

When we truly surrender, miracles happen.

I experienced one recently.

One of my clients had been withholding my payment. I was in urgent need of funds for my daughter’s wedding and was short by ₹2 lakh. I sent them an invoice for ₹22,500, at least for the GST payment, hoping they would clear it.

But I also did something else.

I turned to my Guruji—Babaji—who introduced Kriya Yoga to the world through Paramhansa Yogananda, the author of Autobiography of a Yogi. I told him, "You take care. I surrender to you completely."

The next day, I received a payment.

Not ₹22,500.

But ₹2,22,500.

Someone had added a zero. And somehow, it went unnoticed.

In a ₹1000-crore company, where checks and balances are strict, where every transaction is scrutinized, how could such a mistake happen?

It wasn’t extra money. It was exactly what was owed to me. Exactly what I needed.

A coincidence? I don’t think so.

A miracle? Absolutely.

Who made this happen? My Babaji.

If you seek miracles, they won’t come. But if you surrender—genuinely, completely, in your true helplessness—something shifts. The universe listens.

I surrendered. And the universe, through Babaji, responded.

I share real-life stories. If this one helps you in any way, I am grateful.

Photo by Viktoriia Kondratiuk

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Why Mukul Surrendered To The Laws Of Nature

 

We humans often think that we are in control of our own destinies. We believe that we can shape our lives however we please, make our own decisions, and control our own fates.

However, there is a force much stronger than us, a force that has been around long before we were born and will continue to exist long after we are gone. This force is the Laws of Nature.

The Laws of Nature is the natural order of the world, the rules that govern the universe and everything in it. It is the force that governs the developments in the life of every species, keeps the planets in orbit, the tides ebbing and flowing, and the seasons changing. It is a powerful and unyielding force, one that cannot be ignored or defied.

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Manjunath's Journey To Self-realisation

Long before India's independence, in a small village nestled in the valley of the Himalayas, lived a young man named Manjunath. 

He was known throughout the village for his gentle nature and kind heart. He spent his days tending to the fields and helping his neighbors with their chores. 

But despite his outward appearance of contentment, Manjunath felt a deep longing within his soul. He yearned for something more, something beyond the physical world that surrounded him.

One day, as Manjunath was tending to the goats on the mountainside, he heard a soft voice calling out to him. 

Intrigued, he followed the voice deeper into the forest, until he came upon a wise old sage sitting beneath a towering banyan tree. The sage smiled warmly at Manjunath and beckoned him to sit beside him.

"Dear child, I have been waiting for you," the sage said. "I have seen the longing in your heart and I am here to guide you on a spiritual journey."

Manjunath was taken aback by the sage's words, but he felt a deep sense of peace and comfort in the presence of this wise old man. He agreed to follow the sage on his journey, not knowing where it would lead him.

For days and weeks, Manjunath and the sage wandered through the mountains and valleys, encountering many challenges and obstacles along the way. 

But through it all, the sage guided Manjunath with patience and wisdom, teaching him to look within himself for the answers he sought.

One night, as they sat beside a crackling fire, the sage told Manjunath about the importance of meditation and mindfulness in acquiring spiritual knowledge.

He explained that by quieting the mind and focusing on the breath, one could transcend the limitations of the physical world and connect with the divine essence that resided within each of us.

Manjunath took the sage's words to heart and began to practice meditation every day, finding solace and peace in the stillness of his mind. 

As he delved deeper into his practice, Manjunath began to experience moments of profound clarity and insight, where he felt at one with the universe and all of creation.

One day, as Manjunath sat atop a towering peak, gazing out at the vast expanse of the valley below, he felt a profound sense of peace and joy wash over him. 

In that moment, he knew that he had achieved self-realization, that he had found the answers he had been seeking all along.

As Manjunath descended from the mountain and returned to the village, he was greeted with awe and wonder by his friends and neighbors. 

They could see the light of his spirit shining in his eyes, and they knew that he had been forever changed by his journey.

From that day forward, Manjunath dedicated his life to helping others find their own path to spiritual freedom. 

He traveled far and wide, sharing the wisdom he had gained with all who would listen, and spreading a message of love and compassion wherever he went.

And so, the village of the Himalayas lived in peace and harmony, guided by the light of Manjunath's spiritual awareness and the teachings of the wise old sage. 

And though the years passed and Manjunath eventually ascended to the higher realms of existence, his spirit lived on in the hearts of all who had been touched by his compassion and wisdom.

The story of Manjunath and his journey to spiritual knowledge became a legend in the valley of the Himalayas, a testament to the power of the human spirit to transcend the limitations of the physical world and connect with the divine essence that resided within all of us.

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Corporate Life To Spiritual Realm!

In the bustling city of Gurugram, where skyscrapers reached towards the sky and the hustle and bustle of corporate life never seemed to slow down, there lived a woman name Anamika. 

Anamika was a successful businesswoman, climbing the corporate ladder with determination and drive. She was known for her sharp wit, quick thinking, and ability to always come out on top in any business deal.

But despite her success in the corporate world, Anamika often felt a sense of emptiness deep within her soul. 

She spent countless hours in meetings, on conference calls, and traveling for work, but no matter how much she achieved in her career, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing.

One day, after a particularly stressful week at work, Anamika decided to take a break and explore a nearby spiritual retreat center that she had heard about from a friend. 

As she walked through the peaceful gardens and listened to the soothing sounds of nature around her, she felt a sense of calm wash over her for the first time in years.

Intrigued by the sense of peace and tranquility that she had found at the retreat center, Anamika decided to delve deeper into her spirituality and explore ways to integrate it into her busy corporate life. 

She began attending meditation classes, practicing yoga, and reading books on mindfulness and inner peace.

As Anamika delved deeper into her spiritual practice, she noticed profound changes starting to take place in her life. 

She found herself approaching her work with a newfound sense of clarity and focus, making decisions that were not only beneficial for her career but also aligned with her values and beliefs. 

She also noticed that her relationships with her colleagues and clients began to improve, as she approached each interaction with a sense of compassion and understanding.

One day, during a particularly challenging meeting with a difficult client, Anamika found herself drawing upon her spiritual practices to guide her through the conversation. 

Instead of reacting with frustration and anger, as she might have done in the past, she took a deep breath, centered herself, and approached the situation with a sense of calm and understanding. 

To her surprise, the client responded positively to her approach, and they were able to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

As Anamika continued to integrate her spirituality into her corporate life, she found herself experiencing a newfound sense of purpose and fulfillment. 

She realized that success in the corporate world did not have to come at the cost of her spiritual well-being, and that the two could coexist harmoniously.

Over time, Anamika's colleagues began to take notice of the positive changes in her demeanor and approach to work. 

They commented on her newfound sense of calm and poise, and began to seek her out for guidance and advice on how to navigate the stresses of corporate life.

Inspired by the positive impact that her spiritual practices had on her own life and the lives of those around her, Anamika decided to organize a series of mindfulness workshops and meditation sessions for her colleagues. 

The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many employees expressing gratitude for the opportunity to explore their own spirituality in the midst of their busy work lives.

As the workshops continued to grow in popularity, Anamika realized that she had found her true calling – to bridge the gap between spirituality and corporate life and help others find a sense of balance and fulfillment in their careers. 

She decided to leave her corporate job and pursue a career in spiritual coaching and mindfulness training, using her own experiences to guide others on their own spiritual journeys.

Anamika's decision to follow her heart and pursue her passion for spirituality was met with hesitation and skepticism from some of her colleagues and friends. 

But she remained steadfast in her belief that true success was not measured by material wealth or professional accolades, but by the sense of fulfillment and purpose that one found in following their true calling.

As Anamika embraced her new career as a spiritual coach, she found herself surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals who shared her passion for blending spirituality and corporate life. 

Together, they worked to create a new paradigm in which mindfulness, compassion, and inner peace were valued just as much as financial success and professional achievement.

In the end, Anamika's journey from corporate powerhouse to spiritual guide was not an easy one, but it was undoubtedly the most fulfilling and rewarding path she had ever walked. 

And as she looked out at the city skyline from the windows of her new office, she knew that she had finally found the balance and fulfillment that she had been searching for all along.

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