What are the points of light in relation to imagination?
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"The 'points of light' you perceive are not figments of imagination, but the gentle release of sensory impressions waiting to be acknowledged; witness them without attachment, for they are merely echoes of your own experience."
According to Osho, the 'points of light' you may see are not imagination but the release of subtle sensory impressions stored in the optic nerves. As the back-brain and nerves relax, these latent light imprints surface, just as inner sounds arise from stored auditory impressions. They are neurological residues, not mystical signs, and should be witnessed without attachment.
Those little lights aren’t magic or made up—they’re your eyes’ leftover light-memories appearing as you relax.
Why this matters practically
- Stops you from chasing visions and keeps attention on simple awareness.
- Prevents mistaking neural afterimages and inner sounds for spiritual attainment.
- Helps maintain calm, nonattachment to meditation side-effects.
- Prevents mistaking neural afterimages and inner sounds for spiritual attainment.
- Helps maintain calm, nonattachment to meditation side-effects.
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