Do gods and goddesses exist?
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"Gods and goddesses are not distant figures but levels of being within us, where understanding transcends words and becomes an immediate experience of consciousness. Through silence and sadhana, we can bridge the gap between our animal nature and the divine."
According to Osho, gods and goddesses are not mythic personalities but levels of being where understanding is direct, beyond words. They ‘exist’ as a subtler plane of consciousness that can be present here and now, receiving meaning without interpretation. Man stands between animal and god, a bridge; through sadhana and silence, humans can commune with, and grow into, the godly state.
Yes—but not as people in the sky; ‘gods’ means a quiet, clear state that hears truth without words, which we can reach through silence.
Why this matters practically
- Encourages silent meditation to move beyond mental noise.
- Reframes divinity as an attainable inner state, inspiring growth.
- Improves listening and empathy by valuing felt meaning over words.
- Reframes divinity as an attainable inner state, inspiring growth.
- Improves listening and empathy by valuing felt meaning over words.
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