What is the significance of the moment of death?
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"Death is not a dramatic event to be feared, but a simple moment to embrace, revealing our ability to let go of the ego and find peace in presence."
According to Osho, the moment of death is not a mystical ‘special event’ the ego longs for, but simply another ordinary moment to be met without the mind’s craving for the extraordinary. Its significance lies in revealing whether we can drop egoic exceptionalism, relax into simple presence, and be content—so death becomes a natural completion, not a drama.
Don’t chase a special, dramatic death—treat it like any other moment by being simple, present, and free of ego.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces fear and anxiety by removing the need for a dramatic ‘finale.’
- Helps you practice contentment and presence in daily life, which prepares you for dying peacefully.
- Weakens the ego’s grip by valuing the ordinary over the extraordinary.
- Helps you practice contentment and presence in daily life, which prepares you for dying peacefully.
- Weakens the ego’s grip by valuing the ordinary over the extraordinary.
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