The Book of Man

The Book of Man
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The Book of Man presents the author’s ideas of the new man, based on his discourses, which take readers through the various stages of evolution of man. Today, man is becoming alienated from his inner self and is in a mindless quest for worldly successes. But Osho asserts that it is more important to rediscover the innate qualities like love and compassion and tread the path of ideal men like the Buddha and other enlightened souls. The book is filled with several anecdotes as well as Osho’s witty and perceptive answers to questions asked by his followers.
Chapter Titles
    Part: 1
    #a: Adam
    #b: The Victim
    #c: The Slave
    #d: The Son
    #e: The Robot
    #f: The Animal
    #g: The Sex-Maniac
    #h: The Monk
    #i: The Homosexual
    #j: The Zorbas
    Part: 2
    #a: Eva
    #b: The Macho
    #c: The Beggar
    #d: The Boyfriend
    #e: The Husband
    #f: The Father
    #g: The Friend
    #h: The Playboy
    Part: 3
    #a: The Politician
    #b: The Priest
    #c: The Philosopher
    #d: The Scientist
    #e: The Businessman
    #f: The American
    #g: The Buddha
    Part: 4
    #a: The New Man
    #b: The Mediator
    #c: The Warrior
    #d: The Gambler
    #e: The Creator
    #f: Ageing
    #g: The Master
    #h: Zorbas, the Buddha

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Osho talks about various issues like motherhood, relationship, family and birth control. The Book of Man is an insightful book by Osho on the new man – a rebel who is constantly in search of his original self, the one who is ready to drop all masks, pretensions, and hypocrisies.

How do you find your original self?

Osho perceives man as becoming increasingly alienated from his inner self, gradually losing his natural innocence and creativity in the mindless quest for worldly power and success. To appear strong, the average man suppresses his innate qualities of love and compassion. For Osho, the ideal man is Zorba, the Buddha—a perfect blend of matter and soul. This seamless collection of discourses takes the reader through the various stages of man’s evolution: from Adam to Slave, Son, Homosexual, Priest and Politician, until he attains the pinnacle of his consciousness as the Rebel or Zorba. Sparkling with anecdotes and enriched with brilliant repartee, The Book of Man is a remarkable blend of wisdom and wit.

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Type    Compilations
Publisher    Penguin India
ISBN    0143420607
ISBN-13    978-0143420606
Dimensions (size)    19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
Number of Pages    226