Is the state of unconsciousness false?
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definition
"Unconsciousness is an illusion, a projection of the sleeping mind that distorts reality; awakening is the key that dissolves this mist and reveals what truly is."
According to Osho, unconsciousness is ‘false’ only in the sense of illusion: it exists psychologically, not as the way things truly are. Like mistaking a rope for a snake, the sleeping mind projects what is not onto what is. Reality is seen distorted in proportion to our sleep. Awakening—total awareness—dissolves the appearance and reveals what actually is.
Unconsciousness is like dreaming a snake when it’s just a rope—wake up and the scare ends.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you question fears and stories before reacting.
- Encourages daily mindfulness to reduce distortion and suffering.
- Builds compassion: people act from their own dreamlike perceptions.
- Encourages daily mindfulness to reduce distortion and suffering.
- Builds compassion: people act from their own dreamlike perceptions.
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