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Who is it that thinks when one is witnessing?

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"In true witnessing, thought and awareness cannot coexist; when the mind quiets, you become pure presence, simply seeing without the interference of the thinker."

According to Osho, in true witnessing no one is thinking at all; thought and witnessing are mutually exclusive. When thought ceases, the former ‘thinker’ remains only as pure awarenessseeing (darshan) without commentary. If thinking starts, witnessing is lost; when witnessing flowers, the mind’s waves subside and one abides as the inner being.
When you really just watch, the mind stops talking—there’s nobody thinking, only quiet seeing.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you drop mental chatter and be fully present.
- Brings clarity and calm by seeing reality directly, not through concepts.
- Opens the door to deeper self-knowledge and peace.
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