Who is deluded, the body or the consciousness?
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definition
"Death is not an end, but a projection of the societal mind; true awareness knows no death."
According to Osho, neither the body nor consciousness is deluded. The societal mind projects the illusion called “death” onto the person; observers assert ‘he is dead’ though they’ve never known death. The dying person’s only illusion is lifelong unconsciousness. If one remains fully conscious at dying, death is seen as false—no death occurs for awareness.
It’s not your body or true self that’s confused; people imagine “death,” while your real task is to stay awake and see there’s nothing to fear.
Why this matters practically
- Practice daily awareness so you can remain conscious at life’s peak moments, including death.
- Speak cautiously about others’ states; rely on direct experience, not assumptions.
- Reduces fear of death, bringing calm and clarity to how you live now.
- Speak cautiously about others’ states; rely on direct experience, not assumptions.
- Reduces fear of death, bringing calm and clarity to how you live now.
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