How can one enter deep meditation after tiring oneself through intense breathing and self-inquiry?
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"Exhaust the body, mind, and senses until they refuse energy; in that stillness, let the awakened kundalini journey inward, and meditation will deepen effortlessly."
According to Osho, after intense breathing and self-inquiry, deliberately exhaust the body, mind and senses so the usual outlets refuse energy. This very fatigue awakens kundalini, which then turns inward and opens suprasensory centers—inner seeing, hearing (nada), light and fragrance. At that point, stop all effort; remain still and receptive, letting the awakened energy journey within and meditation will deepen by itself.
Tire out your body and senses, then rest quietly so the awakened energy turns inward, switches on your inner ears and eyes, and takes you deep inside.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts from forceful doing to effortless being, allowing genuine meditation to happen.
- Breaks sensory and mental habit-loops, opening inner clarity and guidance.
- Offers direct experiences (inner sound, light) that build trust and continuity in practice.
- Breaks sensory and mental habit-loops, opening inner clarity and guidance.
- Offers direct experiences (inner sound, light) that build trust and continuity in practice.
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