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Is there a contradiction between the statements that imperishable things are beyond the senses and that they are all around us?

Synthesized from Source definition

"The imperishable is beyond the senses yet permeates all existence; when you turn inward, the deathless whispers through the perishable."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, there is no contradiction: the imperishable is beyond the senses yet present everywhere. Words like 'touch,' 'see,' and 'listen' are metaphorical pointers, not commands to use the senses. When inner hearing, seeing, and touching awaken, the thread of the deathless is felt within the perishable. Don’t clutch language; use it to turn inward.
There’s no clash—like a finger pointing at the moon, don’t grab the finger; use your quiet inner sense to notice what’s everywhere but not visible to your eyes or ears.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents confusion by treating spiritual words as pointers, not literal instructions.
- Shifts practice from sensory seeking to inner awareness and meditation.
- Lets you sense the sacred within everyday, changing experiences.
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