Did you have an awareness of your past lives before enlightenment?
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"Awareness of past lives is not a burden but a glimpse into the continuity of consciousness, revealing that we are far more than just this single existence."
According to Osho, he was aware of his past lives even before enlightenment; for him, memory of previous births was a lived reality prior to awakening. This suggests continuity of consciousness beyond one lifetime and that glimpses of it can arise before final realization.
He could remember his past lives even before he became enlightened.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces fear of death by hinting at continuity of consciousness.
- Encourages meditation to access deeper memory and insight.
- Cultivates patience and responsibility for long-term growth.
- Encourages meditation to access deeper memory and insight.
- Cultivates patience and responsibility for long-term growth.
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