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How do we know that God has died?

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"The death of God is evident in the chaos of our lives; when love and awareness fade, we collide in darkness, revealing the extinguished flame within."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, we know 'God has died' because humanity itself bears the evidence: pervasive conflict, suffering, and lovelessness show our link to the source of light has broken. Like a blind man discovering his lantern went out by collisions, our clashes reveal the inner flame is extinguished. Don't seek proofs outside; examine your life's harmony, love, and awareness.
If people keep bumping into each other, the light is out; when life is full of fights and sadness, it means our inner light (God) isn't shining.
Why this matters practically
- Use daily relationships as a mirror; conflict signals the need to restore inner connection through awareness, love, and meditation.
- Stop seeking external proofs or blame; take responsibility to relight the inner lantern.
- Cultivate compassion and presence to turn collisions into companionship.
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