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How can enlightenment be contagious?

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"Enlightenment is contagious; in the presence of an awakened being, awareness resonates and spreads, inviting others to relax their defenses and awaken to the shared vibration of existence."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, enlightenment is contagious like laughter or a cold: in the field of an awakened being, awareness spreads by resonance. When one person awakens, others nearby feel the vibration, relax their defenses, and a sudden, shared shift can occur. Don’t force it—simply stay open, receptive, and close to the source; then, inevitably, it happens to you too.
Being near someone truly awake can make you wake up too, just like a giggle makes you giggle.
Why this matters practically
- Seek the company of the awakened (satsang); the right environment accelerates growth.
- Practice receptivity and patience instead of striving; let it catch you.
- Share joy and presence—your state can uplift others.
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