Ask Osho!

Is the devotee miserable or happy in the state of separation (viraha)?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"In the ache of separation, the devotee dances between misery and joy, for every tear of longing is a note in the symphony of love that draws him closer to the Divine."

Missing God hurts and feels good at the same time because the pain shows love is alive and drawing you closer.
Why this matters practically
- Normalizes mixed emotions on the path, reducing confusion and self-doubt.
- Turns longing and tears into devotion and momentum toward the goal.
- Helps accept restlessness and life-ruptures as signs of alignment, not failure.
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