Are we born with an innate propulsion towards self-realization?
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"Within each of us lies an innate buddha, a magnetic pull toward self-realization; when we turn our gaze inward, truth eagerly rushes to meet us."
According to Osho, yes: we are born with an inner ‘buddha’—a magnetic pull toward our own center—that draws us to self-realization. Life’s disappointments create a thirst that turns us inward; when we take one step within, truth rushes to meet us. Clarity about outer failure and intelligent inquiry are enough; the meeting happens midway, at the inner center—the gate to the cosmos.
You have a magnet inside that pulls you to look within, and when outside things don’t satisfy you and you take a small step inward, truth quickly comes to meet you.
Why this matters practically
- Use disappointment as a cue to turn attention inward, not chase more externals.
- Take small, sincere steps in meditation; the inner pull amplifies your effort.
- Trust the process—your essence meets you halfway, easing struggle and doubt.
- Take small, sincere steps in meditation; the inner pull amplifies your effort.
- Trust the process—your essence meets you halfway, easing struggle and doubt.
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