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Dhyan Sutra · ध्यान-सूत्र

Feb 1965 9 talks Translated from Hindi by Osho Live

About this series · summary by Osho Live

"Dhyan Sutra" is a profound discourse series by Osho that delves into the essence of living a truly awakened life. In this series, Osho encourages a deep introspection into what constitutes genuine life, transcending the illusion of a mundane existence that often leads to a spiritual slumber. He begins by highlighting the importance of a discontentment that shakes individuals from complacency, urging them to seek an authentic existence imbued with joy, love, and peace. A central theme is the urgency to act upon wholesome, life-affirming thoughts without delay. Osho warns against the inertia that traps individuals in patterns that lead nowhere. Instead, he emphasizes immediate initiation of positive, transformative actions as they arise, fostering a life aligned with truth and vitality. The discourses inspire listeners to cultivate a burning thirst for the divine, recognizing that life’s true fulfillment lies in this quest. Through an intimate engagement with these teachings, Osho advocates for a life that moves beyond existential fear, embracing a vibrant consciousness that defies the eventuality of death. His guidance is a clarion call to those ready to awaken to the boundless potential of their own being.

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    Dhyan Sutra #1 12 February 1965

    Thirst for truth makes the path; kindle hope, silence and solitude, remember small gains and deepen resolve (ask: Am I truly thirsty?) practice breath-resolve.

    मूल हिंदी
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    Dhyan Sutra #2 13 February 1965

    Sustained inner effort leads to breakthrough into meditation; only one's own problems cause worry, yet he grieves seeing others miss simple solutions.

    मूल हिंदी
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    Dhyan Sutra #3 13 February 1965

    Keep meditative light alive by repeatedly remembering and nurturing small experiences; transform sexual energy into love and creatively transmute all emotions.

    मूल हिंदी
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    Dhyan Sutra #4 13 February 1965

    Purify thought by centering on truth, beauty and the auspicious; reject wealth, fame and sex, guard your mind, embrace nature and good company.

    मूल हिंदी
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    Dhyan Sutra #5 14 February 1965

    Purify feeling by cultivating friendliness, compassion, gladness and gratitude; pure feelings arise from within, not as reactions to the outer world.

    मूल हिंदी
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    Dhyan Sutra #6 14 February 1965

    Science supplies convenience; religion supplies the soul - future culture must unite them. True meditation is a state, not concentration on an image.

    मूल हिंदी
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    Dhyan Sutra #7 14 February 1965

    Purify body, mind, feeling; then cultivate emptiness by witnessing body, thoughts, emotions-untie the boat of identification to realize samadhi.

    मूल हिंदी
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    Dhyan Sutra #8 15 February 1965

    Truth arrives whole through silent witnessing and samadhi; the path is gradual steps, while ego and karma can be transcended by inner effort.

    मूल हिंदी
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    Dhyan Sutra #9 15 February 1965

    Act now: cultivate an empty mind and a pure life; transform yourself instead of escaping; use family and obstacles as steps toward samadhi and true birth.

    मूल हिंदी

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