What is the nature of life?
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"Life is a fleeting dream in sleep, but in awakening, it reveals its eternal nature; recognize the inner witness, and the timeless reality shines through change."
According to Osho, life, seen in sleep, is fleeting—like dew, birds at dusk, a lamp on waves—uncertain except for death; but seen in awakening, life is eternal and death is false. Life itself is one; the shift is from stupor to awareness. Recognize the inner witness—the host behind passing guests—and the timeless reality shines through change.
When we’re half-asleep life seems short and shaky, but if we wake up and notice the watcher inside, we find something deathless beneath all change.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces fear of loss and death by shifting attention to the witnessing awareness.
- Helps release clinging to changing situations and relationships.
- Encourages daily mindfulness, turning ordinary moments into gateways to the timeless.
- Helps release clinging to changing situations and relationships.
- Encourages daily mindfulness, turning ordinary moments into gateways to the timeless.
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