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What is intuition and what is its place in religion?

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"Intuition is the highest form of consciousness, a direct insight that transcends both instinct and intellect, revealing the essence of true religiosity."

According to Osho, intuition is the highest rung of consciousness beyond instinct and intellect—an inborn, direct, non‑mental knowing. While instinct is biological and intellect analytical, intuition is immediate insight arising from within, not learned from outside. Religion rightly belongs to intuition: authentic religiosity flowers when consciousness moves from animal instinct, through disciplined intellect, into the silent, holistic clarity of inner seeing.
Intuition is your deepest inner knowing beyond thinking, and real religion begins when you trust and live from that quiet inside wisdom.
Why this matters practically
- Tell apart reactive instinct, useful intellect, and guiding intuition when making choices.
- Practice inner silence/awareness so intuition can surface clearly.
- Use intellect as a tool, but let intuition orient values, relationships, and purpose.
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