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The fight to save two sections of Koregaon Park is worth it. INRThe entire Osho empire is back in the spotlight as the $170 million fund belonging to the Osho International Foundation (OIF) is strengthened after its joint philanthropic commissioners block a move to sell it.
According to the OSHO International Foundation, the company owns around 10 acres of land, mainly in different sections of Koregaon Park. OIF has about 10 different plots of land, some purchased by Osho before he founded the commune, some after he returned to India from the US, and after his death he owned 5-6 plots of land. That’s about it.
After Osho passed away in 1990, OIF subsequently beautified the grounds and added many other features, turning it into an international meditation resort.
Osho protégé Yogesh Thakar, who is from a rival faction and has lobbied various government agencies, courts and charity commissions, said the intellectual property rights and real estate belonging to OIF are far beyond its scope. INRAn OIF spokesperson refuted the $2.2 billion claim.
OIF spokesperson Mar Amrit Sadhana said in a statement: “The numbers are imaginary and Osho’s personal items were gifts from friends and therefore we cannot assess their value.”
Considered one of the most revolutionary mystics of our time, Osho has millions of disciples and admirers around the world. Osho’s ashram and his samadhi are located in Koregaon Park, Pune, India.
Early last week, on December 7, the Mumbai Charity Commission granted OIF, which manages the Osho Meditation Resort, permission to sell two prime plots of land in Pune’s Koregaon Park area to businessman Rajiv Bajaj. Rejected.
In addition to real estate, a Zurich-based trust for Osho followers controls the copyrights of the mystic’s speeches and books published by foreign publishers. At the same time, OIF has rights to books published by Indian publishers in various local languages. Books about Osho have been published in a total of 64 languages. This is in addition to his Osho’s personal belongings such as robes, pens, hats, paintings, and books with his signature.
When contacted, Tucker said he, along with others (from rival factions), is focused on reviving “Osho’s long-gone legacy.” INR220 billion. ”
“The rich spiritual heritage should be brought back to India. Counter Osho’s misappropriation of funds and illegal transfer of intellectual property, which is costing the trust millions of rupees annually and revenue loss to the Indian government. Therefore, various civil and criminal cases are pending in courts. We have also filed several complaints with central agencies like CBI and ED to ensure that justice is done to Osho and his legacy. “I asked for it,” he said.
However, Maa Sadhana refuted the claims, calling them “baseless, false and completely untrue.” She then instructed reporters to send out a questionnaire for detailed answers. A questionnaire regarding the total value of Osho’s estate was mailed to her, but the commune did not respond until after the article was printed.