Where does the observed spring from in relation to the observer?
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"The observed is a reflection of the observer's own unconsciousness; when awareness awakens, the illusions of the mind dissolve, revealing the truth of your inner state."
According to Osho, the observed arises from the observer’s own unconsciousness: maya, like a dream, is a projection born from sleep, slumber, and repression. When awareness is absent, the mind decorates lies that appear true; when awareness dawns, the projection withdraws. Thus, your experiences reveal your inner state, not objective reality.
What you see is like a dream you’re making while half-asleep; wake up and it fades.
Why this matters practically
- Notice projections and stop blaming the world; cultivate awareness instead.
- Read dreams and reactions as mirrors of hidden desires and repressions.
- Practicing wakefulness dissolves unnecessary suffering and clarifies right action.
- Read dreams and reactions as mirrors of hidden desires and repressions.
- Practicing wakefulness dissolves unnecessary suffering and clarifies right action.
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