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Can apparent peace come about through the chanting of Om?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"True peace cannot be found in the mechanical repetition of sounds; it arises only from a deep inner stillness, not from the derangement of excitement or trance."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, chanting 'Om' does not bring peace—nor even the appearance of peace. What some take as calm in such chanting he calls derangement, a form of madness. He cautions that confusing excitability or trance for meditation is self-deception; true peace is not the product of mechanical repetition.
No—just repeating “Om” won’t make you peaceful; it can be a kind of craziness, not real calm.
Why this matters practically
- Avoid mistaking intense or numbing states for meditation; check if clarity and silence deepen.
- Choose practices that foster awareness, not compulsion.
- Evaluate results honestly instead of clinging to ritual.
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