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What is the reason for my inability to see the truth being shown to me?

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Your mind, filled with past conditioning and prejudices, distorts the truth; only through awareness and detachment can you clear the lens and truly see.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, you can’t see the truth because the mind—your past, conditioning, memories, and prejudices—stands in the way, instantly distorting what is heard and seen. Society’s necessary training becomes a barrier to inner vision. The remedy is awareness: learn to watch thoughts, create distance from the mind, and be able to set it aside; then truth reveals itself.
Your mind is like dirty glasses that change what you see; watch your thoughts and set them down so things look clear.
Why this matters practically
- Pause and watch thoughts before reacting to reduce distortion and prejudice.
- Practice daily witnessing/meditation to create space from the mind.
- Improves listening, relationships, and decisions through clearer perception.
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