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What happened to Rajneesh on March 21st? Did he attain samadhi with or without seed?

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"On March 21st, the illusion of 'Rajneesh' dissolved, revealing the vast, centerless consciousness that had always been; this was seedless samadhi, a total awakening with no return to the dream."

According to Osho, on March 21st the personality 'Rajneesh' vanished like a dream upon awakening; nothing happened to Rajneesh—he was never real. What happened was total awakening: the seed of unconsciousness burned, leaving only vast, centerless consciousness. Therefore it was seedless samadhi (nirbija): no return, no dark corner to fall back into.
He woke up from the dream of being Rajneesh, and that dream can never come back.
Why this matters practically
- Helps loosen identification with the ego-name, reducing fear and anxiety.
- Encourages practicing awareness so unconscious seeds burn out.
- Invites witnessing thoughts and roles as dreams, fostering freedom in daily interactions.
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