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What is the nature of truth in relation to perception and language?

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"Truth is not a concept to be articulated but a living reality that unfolds when thought ceases and the inner eye awakens."

According to Osho, truth is not a proposition expressed in language but a living reality seen directly when thought falls silent. Mind is a mechanical, past-bound loop that fogs perception; as long as thinking persists, we see through haze. When the mind stops, the inner eye opens and the ever-new present, existence itself, reveals truth without words.
Truth shows up clearly when the chatter in your head stops, and you simply see what is here now.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces overthinking by valuing pauses, silence, and mindfulness.
- Improves clarity and decisions by meeting life as it is, not through past filters.
- Encourages meditative practices (e.g., koans) to drop habitual thought loops.
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