Many people believe that Osho read 1.5 lakh (150,000) books in his lifetime. But is this really true? Let's check the facts with some simple math.
The Calculation
Osho lived for 58 years (as per Wikipedia). Now, let’s find out how many days he lived:
Total days in 58 years:
58 × 365 = 21,170 days
Adding leap year days:
21,170 + 19 = 21,189 days
Now, if we divide 1,50,000 books by 21,189 days, we get the number of books he needed to read every day:
Books per day:
1,50,000 ÷ 21,189 ≈ 7.08 books
Is This Possible?
The calculation shows that Osho had to read 7 to 8 books every day for 58 years without stopping. This seems almost impossible for any human being.
"Think about it! Can a person really read 7-8 books every single day for 58 years without a break?"
Conclusion
The claim that Osho read 1.5 lakh books seems to be highly exaggerated. It is true that Osho was a great reader, but reading this many books in one lifetime seems unrealistic.
Moral of the Story
When we love someone deeply, whether it is a guru, a teacher, or a loved one, we often believe everything they say without question. We don’t analyze or verify, we just accept it as the truth.
But questioning something is not disrespect. It is a way of truly understanding and learning.
"Doubt – because doubt is not a sin, it is a sign of your intelligence. You are not responsible for any nation, any church, or any god. You are only responsible for one thing, and that is self-knowledge."
— Osho
Osho himself encouraged people to think for themselves and seek self-knowledge. So, questioning anything—even myths about him—is just another step toward intelligence.