Why does man become unconscious at the time of death?
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"Death is not the end, but a reflection of how we have lived; to die consciously is to carry the light of awareness into the unknown."
According to Osho, man becomes unconscious at death not from terror or the dying process, but because he has practiced unconsciousness all his life; death merely certifies this habit. A man of awareness dies only outwardly—the inner light remains. By cultivating moment-to-moment consciousness, one bridges with existence, learns from mistakes, and ultimately dies consciously, ending the cycle of rebirth.
We black out at death because we’ve lived on autopilot; train awareness now to stay awake even while dying.
Why this matters practically
- Practice mindful walking, speaking, and acting to reverse lifelong unconsciousness.
- Reduce conflict and suffering by breaking mechanical reactions.
- Prepare to face death calmly and live more joyfully, connected to existence.
- Reduce conflict and suffering by breaking mechanical reactions.
- Prepare to face death calmly and live more joyfully, connected to existence.
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