Can man laugh even in the face of death?
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outcome
"Only a centered man can laugh in the face of death, for he sees it not as an end, but as a cosmic joke woven into the fabric of existence."
According to Osho, it depends: the unconscious can't laugh even at life, but an alert, integrated, centered man can laugh in the face of death. Disidentified from the body and recognizing the divine in all forms, he sees death as a cosmic joke—like Mansoor and Zen masters—meeting even cruelty with gratitude, awareness, and laughter.
If you’re awake inside and know you’re not just your body, even death feels like a joke you can smile at.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you face fear, illness, and loss with steadiness and humor.
- Encourages daily practice of awareness and gratitude, reducing anxiety.
- Shifts identity from body/ego to witnessing consciousness, bringing freedom.
- Encourages daily practice of awareness and gratitude, reducing anxiety.
- Shifts identity from body/ego to witnessing consciousness, bringing freedom.
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