A comparative study on reincarnation in the attitude of Paul Twitchell and Rajneesh Osho

The ideas of Paul Twitchell and Rajneesh Osho can be compared with each other in several ways. By the comparison of these ideas, we will achieve two similar points and also two different points. The two similar points are: First, both attached to the same sense of reincarnation and acknowledged the unilateral influence of Karma on the cycle of life; second, both of them acknowledged the importance of proof of reincarnation, relying on reminding theory and also their own spiritual experiences. The distinguishing or different aspects are also as following: first, they have two different approaches about reincarnation. It means that Twitchell highlights reminding theory and believes to the importance of self-knowledge. By emphasizing on this principle that "The only way to know yourself is to observe yourself" he has a special attention to reminding theory. On the contrary, Osho who has a particular attention to the pain which comes from repeated cycles of life believes that the more important thing is freedom from pain and Happiness is a criterion for the relief of pain. Second, Twitchell by drawing an ontological system believes that the way for salvation from reincarnation is to withdraw from the mental worlds and become informed with spiritual worlds. This kind of entrance and going out have different consequences, which freedom from reincarnation is the most important among them. On the other hand, Osho believes that the freedom of reincarnation will be achieved only by the realization of Nirvana and unifying with Brahman.