Is the strain placed on the eyes for forty minutes in accord with science?
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"When the inner resolve to awaken the third eye is strong, even prolonged open-eyed meditation can enhance vision; without that resolve, the eyes will naturally close before they can be strained."
According to Osho, ‘science’ has levels: physical science worries about ocular strain, but spiritual science knows the third eye. If the practice is done with deep inner resolve to awaken that energy, even four hours’ open-eyed meditation causes no harm and may strengthen vision as a by-product. Without such resolve, strain can harm—but then the eyes usually close before forty minutes.
With strong spiritual intention, open-eyed meditation won’t hurt your eyes and may help; without it, you’ll strain them or they’ll just close.
Why this matters practically
- Practice with sincere inner resolve, not mere curiosity.
- Reduces fear about eye strain during open-eyed meditation.
- Keeps focus on awakening; any health gains come as side-effects.
- Reduces fear about eye strain during open-eyed meditation.
- Keeps focus on awakening; any health gains come as side-effects.
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