What is meant by the anāshrava person?
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"An anāshrava person observes the world like a mirror, reflecting images without allowing them to leave a trace; they are free from craving and untouched by the fleeting phenomena of life."
According to Osho, an anāshrava person lives in a consciousness with no inflow: sights, sounds, and events are seen, yet nothing enters as craving, labels, or residue. Awareness functions like a mirror—images appear and disappear, leaving no dust—unlike a camera film that grasps impressions. Free of curiosity and grasping, such a person is unaffected by passing phenomena; doors may be open, yet nothing sticks within.
It’s like being a clean mirror: you see everything, but nothing sticks inside, so you stay calm.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces stress by seeing without instant desire or aversion.
- Keeps the mind clear, preventing mental clutter and regret.
- Builds equanimity, so distractions and temptations don’t control you.
- Keeps the mind clear, preventing mental clutter and regret.
- Builds equanimity, so distractions and temptations don’t control you.
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