Why does the sun always come out in the day—why not at night?
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"The sun is always shining; it is our ignorance that creates the darkness, obscuring the truth that is ever-present."
According to Osho, the sun does not only appear in the day; it is there at night too, yet darkness makes it invisible to us. His playful reply points to a deeper truth: reality is ever-present, but our perception depends on conditions. When ignorance (darkness) lifts, what is always present (the sun/truth) becomes obvious.
The sun is always there, but at night it’s hidden by darkness—like truth you can’t see until you switch on inner light.
Why this matters practically
- Trust that truth is present even when unseen; cultivate awareness instead of chasing new objects.
- Use humor and lightness to dissolve confusion and fear.
- Look beyond appearances and notice the constant behind changing conditions.
- Use humor and lightness to dissolve confusion and fear.
- Look beyond appearances and notice the constant behind changing conditions.
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