What is unconsciousness?
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definition
"Unconsciousness is a deep sleep where you move mechanically, missing the beauty of existence, while true awareness awakens you to the totality of life."
According to Osho, unconsciousness is living without a witnessing awareness: a closed, metaphysical sleep in which you move mechanically, like a drunk, missing the totality of what is happening. It’s the opposite of relaxed, open alertness—not concentration, but absence of inner presence—where actions, thoughts, and senses run on automatic, with no inner watcher to illuminate them.
Unconsciousness means going through life half-asleep, doing things without knowing you’re doing them.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces mechanical, harmful reactions by bringing a witnessing pause.
- Makes daily activities restful and clear, not tense like forced concentration.
- Deepens joy and presence, turning ordinary moments into meditation.
- Makes daily activities restful and clear, not tense like forced concentration.
- Deepens joy and presence, turning ordinary moments into meditation.
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