Why do different masters express the truth in contradictory ways?
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"Different masters express the truth in contradictory ways because the truth is multidimensional, and each awakened being shares their unique perspective; remember, the words are merely fingers pointing to the same moon."
According to Osho, different masters sound contradictory because the one truth is multidimensional and cannot be voiced all at once. Each awakened individual realizes from a unique angle and path, then expresses it through his own style and devices. Words are only fingers pointing to the same moon; focus on the moon, not the fingers, and avoid comparing masters’ expressions.
Truth is one big moon, and teachers point at it from different windows, so their words look different even though they mean the same thing.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents confusion: look beyond words and seek the underlying truth.
- Encourages respect for diverse paths—choose what resonates and practice.
- Reduces debates and comparison; focus on direct experience over doctrines.
- Encourages respect for diverse paths—choose what resonates and practice.
- Reduces debates and comparison; focus on direct experience over doctrines.
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