Is it important for seekers that the process a siddha passes through before enlightenment be documented?
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"The journey of the siddha is a mirage; methods are mere stepping stones to the truth that has always been within you."
According to Osho, documenting a siddha's path can pragmatically help seekers, yet the enlightened one hesitates: he now knows both the 'ghost' (problems) and the 'mantra' (methods) were unreal. To avoid falsehood, he rarely narrates 'my journey,' but speaks in impersonal, provisional guidance - use methods as temporary devices; ultimately, sadhana and obstacles dissolve in the truth that was always yours.
Stories of an enlightened person’s path can guide you, but they’re like training wheels—use them for a while, then drop them when you see the fear and the fixes were never real.
Why this matters practically
- Treat methods as skillful means, not dogma.
- Seek guidance tailored to your state, not the master's biography.
- Prioritize direct seeing; let practices go once their work is done.
- Seek guidance tailored to your state, not the master's biography.
- Prioritize direct seeing; let practices go once their work is done.
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