How can man, as a part of the Divine, not bear the Whole if the Divine is more radiant than infinite suns?
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definition
"To embrace the Whole, you must dissolve your separate self; only then can you contain the Infinite that flows like an ocean into your being."
According to Osho, you cannot "bear" the Whole while clinging to a separate self. The Divine arrives like an ocean; a drop survives only by dissolving. If you insist on remaining intact, you must take it in gradual "doses" through a guru who gently dismantles the ego, brick by brick, until, emptied, you can contain the Infinite.
You can face God’s overwhelming light only by melting your small self—if you can’t, a wise guide helps you melt slowly.
Why this matters practically
- Teaches surrender: stop defending the ego so deeper peace and expansion can arise.
- Use guidance: work with a trusted teacher who can pace your unfolding safely.
- Reframes fear: dying to the old self is the doorway to a larger, freer life.
- Use guidance: work with a trusted teacher who can pace your unfolding safely.
- Reframes fear: dying to the old self is the doorway to a larger, freer life.
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