What happens after the fourth stage of meditation when the ego evaporates?
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outcome
"The fourth stage of meditation offers a glimpse of the beyond, but true transformation lies in the irreversible samadhi, where the dance of coming and going becomes effortless."
According to Osho, after the fourth stage the ego soon returns because the old mind-mechanism persists; you 'come back,' though not as the same person, having tasted the beyond. With ripening, going out and in becomes effortless, revealing a further stage: transcendence of both inner and outer. The fourth stage is merely satori - a reversible glimpse - whereas samadhi is the irreversible point of no return.
You get a quick taste of no-ego, then the ego comes back, but you’re changed; with practice you can move in and out of that silence until you go beyond both inside and outside for good.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces discouragement when the ego returns; keep practicing after glimpses.
- Trains flexible awareness: enter silence at will amid daily life.
- Clarifies the aim: stabilize beyond in/out (samadhi), not chase temporary highs.
- Trains flexible awareness: enter silence at will amid daily life.
- Clarifies the aim: stabilize beyond in/out (samadhi), not chase temporary highs.
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