Why do some questions receive lengthy answers while others are answered briefly?
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"The depth of my answer reflects the depth of your awareness; to the alert, a whisper suffices, while the drowsy require a symphony to awaken."
According to Osho, answer length depends on the seeker's receptivity. To an 'Arjuna-type' (focused, precise) he gives a brief, targeted reply. To a 'Hanuman-type' (confused, unfocused) he brings the whole mountain: a long, encompassing explanation. He gauges how much each person can truly understand; since most are drowsy in awareness, they need extended guidance to be shaken awake, while the alert require only a word.
He speaks briefly to focused people and at length to those who need more help to understand.
Why this matters practically
- Ask clear, focused questions to receive concise, potent guidance.
- Cultivate attention and discernment; the clearer you are, the less explanation you need.
- When helping others, match your explanation to their capacity rather than your preference.
- Cultivate attention and discernment; the clearer you are, the less explanation you need.
- When helping others, match your explanation to their capacity rather than your preference.
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