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Are the scientific vision of objective reality and the subjective experience of existence separate dimensions, or is this an illusion of the mind?

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"Science and religion are not separate; they are two dimensions of the same truth, united by the method of honest inquiry and direct experience. The illusion of separation arises from belief, which only conceals our ignorance."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, science and religion are not truly separate; there is only one science with two complementary dimensions: objective inquiry into the outer world and subjective inquiry into the inner. The split is an illusion sustained by belief. Both domains demand the same method—honest doubt and direct experience—while belief only conceals ignorance. Unite them through inquiry, not creed.
The outside world and your inner world are two sides of one truth—stop believing blindly and find out by questioning and experiencing yourself.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents manipulation by dogma; you rely on firsthand understanding.
- Encourages a balanced life: explore science outside and awareness inside.
- Builds clarity by using doubt as a tool instead of fearing it.
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