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In what sense is the soul called time?

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The soul is timeless presence, while time is merely the mind's illusion, a measurement crafted from memory and desire. In meditation, as the mind quiets, the eternal now of the soul unfolds.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, 'time' is the mind’s measurement born of memory and desire; the soul itself is timeless presence. When consciousness (soul) shines through the moving mind, its eternal light casts the appearance of past and future—hence scriptures poetically call the soul 'time.' In meditation, as mind subsides, time dissolves and the soul’s ever-present now is revealed.
Time is like the shadow made by your busy mind; the real you (soul) is the sun that never moves.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces anxiety by centering awareness in the present.
- Guides meditation: watch thoughts to taste timelessness.
- Loosens attachment to past/future stories, increasing freedom.
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