What happens when desire overtakes me in relation to meditation?
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"When desire arises in meditation, do not suppress or indulge it; simply witness it as a manifestation of your divine nature, guiding you back to your authentic self."
According to Osho, when desire—especially sexual energy—overtakes you during meditation, neither suppress nor indulge it; simply witness it. See it as a form of godliness, not sin. Stay conscious while it encircles you, standing between unconsciousness and control. As meditation deepens, repressed desire may surge; this is a good sign, releasing tension and returning you to naturalness en route to samadhi.
When strong desire shows up while meditating, don’t fight it or chase it—just watch it kindly, like a wave passing by.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents guilt and repression by reframing desire as natural energy.
- Avoids the swing between indulgence and harsh control, keeping awareness steady.
- Lets meditation deepen as old tensions release, opening a path toward samadhi.
- Avoids the swing between indulgence and harsh control, keeping awareness steady.
- Lets meditation deepen as old tensions release, opening a path toward samadhi.
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