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Does awareness remain if the body goes into unconsciousness?

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"Awareness is the witness that transcends the body; even in unconsciousness, it remains a continuous thread, unbroken by the states of waking, dreaming, or deep sleep."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, awareness does not belong to the body; it is the witnessing presence behind it. When the body goes unconscious—sleep, anesthesia, fainting—the instruments stop, but the witness remains. With meditation, this witnessing becomes a continuous thread through waking, dreaming, and deep sleep; it may be subtle or dim, yet it endures independent of bodily states.
Even if your body sleeps or faints, a quiet watcher inside can still be there—especially if you practice awareness.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces fear of sleep, anesthesia, and death by knowing awareness continues.
- Builds steady mindfulness that isn’t shaken by bodily states or moods.
- Helps maintain clarity and calm during illness, stress, or pain.
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