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Buddha was not referring to a rigid, man-made religious commandment. Instead, he was pointing to an objective, cosmic truth. Just as gravity acts on the physical body, Dhammo Sanantano acts on human consciousness and the spiritual realm. It is the self-evident, unchanging law of the universe that alignment with love, awareness, and compassion brings peace, while alignment with unconsciousness and hatred brings suffering. Osho’s Vision of the Eternal Law
The file "Osho Es Dhammo Sanantano.pdf" is a digital representation of a monumental series of Hindi spiritual discourses delivered by the mystic Osho in the late 1970s in Pune, India. At its core, this multi-volume series is a profound commentary on the Dhammapada , a collection of sayings of Gautama Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best-known Buddhist scriptures. The series is comprised of 122 individual talks, which have been compiled into a set of books, available in both physical and digital formats. The central phrase, Aes Dhammo Sanantano , is a Pali expression that Osho frequently highlights and which serves as the thematic bedrock for the entire series.
The book is a prelude to silence. Osho often suggests his Dynamic Meditation or Vipassana alongside reading the Dhammapada . Do not substitute reading for sitting.
When Osho spoke on Es Dhammo Sanantano during a series of Hindi discourses (later translated into multiple volumes and English books like The Dhammapada: The Way of the Buddha ), he expanded the definition far beyond standard Buddhist orthodoxy.
Before diving into the PDF, one must understand the profound weight of the title. “Es Dhammo Sanantano” is a Pali phrase that appears in the Buddhist canon, specifically in the Anguttara Nikaya .
Do not expect a systematic theology or a set of moral commandments. Instead, prepare for a journey into the nature of your own consciousness. Osho's interpretation of Buddha is unique; he strips away centuries of religious dogma and presents the Buddha's message as a pure science of inner transformation. As one online dictionary notes, the phrase aes dhammo sanantano is often translated as "this is the eternal law," a phrase frequently spoken by Shakyamuni Buddha. Osho, in his own way, brings this ancient law into a contemporary context, making it relevant and applicable to modern life.
: High-quality audio recordings are available on Audible and YouTube . Es Dhammo Sanantano Vol. 1 (Audible Audio Edition)
He placed his hand on the philosopher’s heart.
Remember: The medium is not the message. The message is the transformation of your consciousness.
Chapter 7 — For Further Study (2 pages)