love has no dark side | ma anand sheela

18/06/2025 1h 29min

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An interview with Ma Anand Sheela, known for being the prolific former spokesperson of Rajneeshpuram in the 80s, working under Osho. She has been on an odyssey of love, with pain and chaos in its wake. Through those challenges, Sheela has remained steadfast in her beliefs. Her mindset is ironclad, and she has incredible wisdom to share with us. No matter how you feel about her past, she speaks beautifully and articulates her points with an undeterred confidence that's admirable. Enjoy!Follow Sheela here.Follow Nectar of Time here. Timestamps:(0:00) Sheila & Rajneeshpuram: Love and Utopia(2:24) Rajneeshpuram's Rise & Fall: Sheila's Devotion(4:58) Sheila's Present Moment Philosophy(8:38) Accepting Life & Personal Spirituality(13:05) Work as Meditation: Sheila's Flow State(16:49) Love as Action: Choices Without Expectation(21:26) Sheila's Love for Osho: A Human Connection(26:44) Accepting Sadness: Rejecting Suffering(29:58) Leaving Bhagwan: An Act of Integrity(33:54) Parental Influence & Pragmatic Worldview(41:35) Joyful Life: No Loss or Regret(55:15) Expectations, Disappointment & Love's "Dark Side"(1:02:49) Relationships: Freedom, Trust, Not Need-Based(1:10:28) Marriage Stories: Logic, Bets, and Love(1:15:55) Love & Sex: Honesty Over Tradition(1:19:37) Public Opinion: No Need for Approval(1:21:50) The Princess of Kashi & Inner Love(1:26:21) Reflections on a Truly Lived Life