Why does humanity, born free, live and die in chains? In this extensive discourse, Osho diagnoses the human condition by identifying the three fundamental chains that bind the soul: the Prison of Ideology (Dogma), the Mirror of the Crowd (Public Opinion), and the Poison of Repression.
Osho delves into the Psychology of Negation, explaining the mind's law: trying to repress any impulse (anger, sex, greed) only strengthens it and makes it central to life. The path to freedom is not through suppression, but through Awareness (Jaagran).
Crucially, Osho introduces the need for a Revolution of Feminine Consciousness. He argues that the world created by the aggressive, acquiring Male Principle (Purush Chitt) has led to endless conflict. The only way to build a loving, non-aggressive society is by embracing the Giving Principle (Stree Chitt), demanding equality, and dropping the constant, binding awareness of one's gender.
This talk is a powerful call to dismantle the internal structures of slavery and ignite the light of Awareness, which instantly dissolves all three chains.
Key Themes:
The difference between seeking truth and clinging to belief.
Escaping the mask of public reputation.
The psychological mechanism of repression (using Freud's insights).
Why the mind is attracted to what is forbidden.
The social and spiritual necessity of the Feminine Revolution.