Does being near a fulfilled presence dull my thirst for my own enlightenment?
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outcome
"Being near a fulfilled presence does not dull your thirst for enlightenment; it dissolves the ego's desire, revealing the oneness of existence where there is no master or disciple."
According to Osho, being near a fulfilled presence doesn’t dull a real thirst; it melts the ego’s desire—the final obstacle. Enlightenment is impersonal: neither mine nor yours. As you become available, the sense of "I" and "my enlightenment" evaporates, revealing only presence—one ocean, no master or disciple. This vanishing of desire is the very beginning of awakening.
Being with the awakened makes your wanting fade, because enlightenment isn’t something to get—it shows up when the me relaxes and only presence remains.
Why this matters practically
- Let the urge to achieve enlightenment soften; that relaxation removes the last barrier.
- Stop personalizing the journey; live as open presence in ordinary activities.
- Relate without divisions; compassion and ease naturally arise.
- Stop personalizing the journey; live as open presence in ordinary activities.
- Relate without divisions; compassion and ease naturally arise.
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