Are the tears in the beloved's separation a form of meditation, or is meditation something else?
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"Tears of separation cleanse the inner eyes and signal love’s spring, but true meditation is the silent awareness that transcends emotion."
According to Osho, tears of separation from the Beloved are auspicious but not meditation. They cleanse the inner eyes, open the doors, and signal love’s spring, yet remain only preparation. Beware mistaking worldly sorrow or egoic escape for divine longing. Let tears wash you, then enter silent awareness—meditation itself is choiceless, clear seeing beyond emotion.
Crying for God can clean your heart, but real meditation begins afterward in quiet, clear awareness—so be sure it’s love, not just life’s sadness.
Why this matters practically
- Don’t confuse emotional catharsis with true meditation or realization.
- Let sincere tears purify you, then sit in silent, alert awareness.
- Examine motives; avoid using ‘love of God’ to mask personal pain or escape.
- Let sincere tears purify you, then sit in silent, alert awareness.
- Examine motives; avoid using ‘love of God’ to mask personal pain or escape.
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