What is the nature of suffering in existence?
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"Suffering is the mud of desires and fears, but your true essence is not defined by it; awaken to the Divine within, and rise above the mire to discover your inherent joy."
According to Osho, suffering pervades worldly existence—it’s the mud of desires, fear and time—but it is not your essence. Misery arises because you identify with the world and chase mirages of wealth, rank and success. Your true nature is sat-chit-anand; by awakening to the Divine you can rise like a lotus above the mire and be free of sorrow.
The world is messy and painful, but you aren’t; remember you’re made of joy and stop chasing shiny things that only hurt you.
Why this matters practically
- Stops chasing mirages (status, wealth) that deepen misery.
- Encourages awareness/meditation to awaken innate joy.
- Builds resilience by identifying with the lotus, not the mud.
- Encourages awareness/meditation to awaken innate joy.
- Builds resilience by identifying with the lotus, not the mud.
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