According to Osho, a true seeker recognizes the Satguru instantly and without doubt—the inner thirst meets water, breath meets breath, light dispels darkness. No scripture or external confirmation is required; recognition is self-evident. If there is no authentic longing for truth, recognition is impossible—and even meeting a real master can be confusing or harmful. First kindle the thirst; then recognition happens.
If you’re truly hungry for truth, you’ll feel the real teacher the moment you meet them—like thirsty lips knowing water; without that hunger, you won’t.