What is beyond enlightenment as described by Sri Aurobindo?
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"Enlightenment is the total flowering; beyond it, there is only the fragrance of living—ordinariness, celebration, and silent awareness."
According to Osho, nothing lies beyond enlightenment. Enlightenment is the total flowering; any “beyond”—such as Sri Aurobindo’s supramental or superman—is an intellectual projection of one who knows about light but has not seen it. After enlightenment there is only living its fragrance: ordinariness, celebration, sharing—no higher rung, no future goal, just silent, choiceless awareness.
Why this matters practically
- Stops endless spiritual chasing and stage-collecting.
- Shifts focus from secondhand knowledge to direct experience.
- Encourages simple, joyful living rather than grandiose ideals.
- Shifts focus from secondhand knowledge to direct experience.
- Encourages simple, joyful living rather than grandiose ideals.
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