What happens to the pot if it becomes void?
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"When the pot becomes void, it dissolves into the infinite, revealing that the true essence lies not in the boundary, but in the emptiness that connects us to the cosmos."
According to Osho, the ‘pot’ is merely the clay boundary; the true pot is the emptiness within. When one consents to remain utterly void, the boundary becomes useless and falls away—no pot remains. The inner sky merges with the outer sky: the limited soul dissolves into the Supreme. With nothing left to fill, there is no rebuilding of the body—this is moksha, nirvana.
If the pot stays truly empty, its walls drop away and the little space inside becomes one with the whole sky.
Why this matters practically
- Encourages letting go of cravings and ego-identity.
- Reduces fear of death by highlighting unity beyond the body.
- Points to freedom (moksha) rather than endless striving.
- Reduces fear of death by highlighting unity beyond the body.
- Points to freedom (moksha) rather than endless striving.
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