Back Matter
Readers familiar with Osho’s Hindi discourses know that there is a particular flavor to his expression. He combines the sharp logic of a philosopher with the soft compassion of a mystic. In Es Dhammo Sanantano , he oscillates between scathing critiques of societal hypocrisy and tender invitations to drop one’s burdens.
To understand the PDF, one must first understand the title. "Es Dhammo Sanantano" is a Pali phrase that appears in the Buddhist canonical texts, specifically the Dhammapada and the Anguttara Nikaya .
“That leaf,” Toshito said softly, “does not fight the river. It does not ask where the river came from. It does not beg the river to change its course. It simply flows. That is Dhammo — the way things are.”
The series serves as a comprehensive exegesis on the , a sacred collection of Gautama Buddha's verses. While Osho also lectured on the Dhammapada in English (titled The Dhammapada: The Way of the Buddha ), this Hindi series is distinct for its poetic depth and cultural resonance.
Chapter 3 — Historical & Philosophical Context (3 pages)
