What is the role of devotion in crossing the ocean of becoming and dissolving into the Supreme Self?
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"Devotion is the single-hearted love that transcends the mind's analysis, allowing you to become 'blind' to multiplicity and dissolve into the Supreme Self."
According to Osho, devotion is not many kinds; it is a single-hearted love that knows only the One. The mind that analyzes creates twoness and obstructs crossing. In pure bhakti, you become ‘blind’ to multiplicity; ego and calculation drop. This undivided love itself is the raft: by living in the One, the ocean of becoming is crossed and the devotee dissolves into the Supreme Self.
Love only the One so completely that you stop dividing, and then you naturally melt into that One.
Why this matters practically
- Simplifies life by ending mental over-analysis and indecision.
- Reduces ego-driven conflict and anxiety through surrender.
- Centers daily actions in love, turning ordinary moments into remembrance of the One.
- Reduces ego-driven conflict and anxiety through surrender.
- Centers daily actions in love, turning ordinary moments into remembrance of the One.
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