Do you ever tell lies?
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definition
"I am a liar... and this too is a lie; beyond words lies the truth that cannot be captured by any declaration."
According to Osho, he both lies and does not: 'I am a liar... and this too is a lie.' This paradox exposes the limits of language and fixed identities. Any statement, even about oneself, is only a device. Rather than clinging to labels of truth or lie, look beyond words to direct awareness, where reality can’t be captured by declarations.
He playfully says he lies and doesn’t to show that words—even his—can’t hold the whole truth, so trust clear seeing over statements.
Why this matters practically
- Loosens rigid beliefs and dogmatism, inviting openness.
- Guides you to rely on direct experience rather than slogans.
- Helps you spot paradox and context, reducing self-deception.
- Guides you to rely on direct experience rather than slogans.
- Helps you spot paradox and context, reducing self-deception.
AI Confidence Score: 78%
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