What is the prelude to becoming simply silent?
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"An intense thirst for truth ignites the journey, but to discover silence, one must ultimately transcend thought and delve deeper into the essence of being."
According to Osho, the sole prelude to becoming simply silent is an intense, intelligent thirst for truth, first awakened and sharpened by thought; once that longing ripens, thought must be dropped, and in going deeper than mind—where no thoughts remain—silence and truth reveal themselves. Thought cannot deliver truth, only kindle the hunger and later help express it.
Why this matters practically
- Teaches using thought to ignite longing without mistaking it for truth.
- Offers a practice: think clearly, then consciously drop thought to rest in silence.
- Honors intelligence while pointing beyond mind, avoiding dull passivity.
- Offers a practice: think clearly, then consciously drop thought to rest in silence.
- Honors intelligence while pointing beyond mind, avoiding dull passivity.
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