Is knowing an intellectual experience?
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"True knowing transcends the intellect; it arises in the silence of awareness, where the knower meets the essence of being."
According to Osho, knowing has two dimensions: objective knowing is intellectual—fit for outer objects—while true knowing of oneself is non-intellectual, arising in silent, thought-free awareness. The intellect lacks a 'reverse gear' to turn inward; it can map galaxies yet miss the knower. Only consciousness discovered in utter inner silence transforms, fulfills, and brings one home.
Your mind can study things outside, but to know who you are you must be very quiet with no thoughts.
Why this matters practically
- Prioritize meditation over debates to truly understand yourself.
- Avoid mistaking information for inner transformation.
- Use intellect for tasks, silence for clarity, peace, and direction.
- Avoid mistaking information for inner transformation.
- Use intellect for tasks, silence for clarity, peace, and direction.
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