Why is there a delay in achieving enlightenment?
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"Enlightenment is not a destination to be reached; it is the moment you see the futility of desire and drop it completely."
According to Osho, there is no real delay; your own desire creates it. When enlightenment becomes an ambition, mind and time arise, pulling you from the present. Even wanting enlightenment blocks it; seeking guarantees is desire sneaking back. Simply see, totally, the futility of all desire. In that clear seeing, desire drops by itself, and in the very same moment, enlightenment is.
You’re delayed because you keep wanting it; when wanting ends completely, it shows up right away.
Why this matters practically
- Stops endless spiritual chasing; anchors you in the present.
- Eases anxiety by dropping guarantees, goals, and timelines.
- Makes meditation effortless by loosening desire and ego.
- Eases anxiety by dropping guarantees, goals, and timelines.
- Makes meditation effortless by loosening desire and ego.
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