Why are words and teachings necessary if one has accepted existence?
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"Words are not separate from existence; they are its natural expression, flowing effortlessly when the inner lamp is lit. True teaching arises from the spontaneity of being, where silence and speech coexist harmoniously."
According to Osho, words and teachings are not outside existence but expressions of it, just as silence, fragrance, and light are. Existence speaks through all forms; when the inner lamp is lit, speech 'showers' naturally. True teaching (upadesh) is spontaneous sharing, not command or persuasion. Accepting existence means allowing both silence and speech without insistence, letting expression flow as it wills.
Even if you love silence, talking and teaching can arise like a flower's scent—they just happen naturally, and real teaching is simply sharing, not telling others what to do.
Why this matters practically
- Drop rigid either/or around silence vs. speech.
- Communicate and listen naturally, without strain.
- Share insights without imposing or seeking approval.
- Communicate and listen naturally, without strain.
- Share insights without imposing or seeking approval.
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