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Osho Meditation: Devavani Meditation

Devavani Meditation

Devavani means the Divine Voice — a current that moves and speaks through the meditator, who becomes an empty vessel, a clear channel. This method is a Latihan of the tongue: effortless, unforced, and innocent. As the conscious mind relaxes and...

Category: Tantra Duration: 60 minutes

Devavani means the Divine Voice — a current that moves and speaks through the meditator, who becomes an empty vessel, a clear channel. This method is a Latihan of the tongue: effortless, unforced, and innocent. As the conscious mind relaxes and steps aside, sounds from a pre-verbal place begin to flow. Practiced last thing at night, it settles the mind so deeply that it is often followed by profound sleep.

The meditation unfolds in four stages of fifteen minutes each, with eyes closed throughout. It begins in quiet with gentle music, then blossoms into soft, unfamiliar syllables spoken as if in a tender conversation. The voice invites the body into subtle, natural movement, and finally everything dissolves into silent stillness. Devavani slips you beneath learned language into childlike trust, where the Divine Voice can speak through you.


Phase Instructions

Core Benefits

  • Settles the mind deeply for profound sleep
  • Relaxes the conscious mind
  • Allows flow of pre-verbal sounds
  • Engages the body in natural movement
  • Facilitates a state of childlike trust

Common Questions

What is Devavani meditation?

Devavani is a Latihan of the tongue meditation where the meditator becomes an empty vessel, allowing the Divine Voice to move and speak through them.

How long is each stage in Devavani meditation?

Each stage of Devavani meditation lasts for fifteen minutes.

What are the stages of Devavani meditation like?

The meditation begins in silence with gentle music, moves into soft, unfamiliar syllables, invites natural body movement, and ends in silent stillness.

When is the best time to practice Devavani meditation?

Devavani is best practiced as the last thing at night as it leads into profound sleep.

Do I need to force the sounds during Devavani meditation?

No, the sounds should flow effortlessly and unforced as the conscious mind relaxes.