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Is there as much truth in poetry as in the utterances of enlightened ones?

Poetry offers a mere reflection of truth, like a moon in water, while the words of the enlightened are the moon itself—direct, lived, and authentic.

— Osho
According to Osho, poetry contains only a passing glimpse—a reflected moon in water—whereas the enlightened one's utterance is the moon itself: direct, lived truth. The poet lacks realization and mastery; inspiration comes unconsciously and sporadically. The seer, purified by meditation, abides in silence and knows; his words carry self-evident authenticity because existence speaks through him. Therefore poetic beauty is reflection, enlightenment speech is experience.

Poems are pretty reflections, but an enlightened person speaks from actually seeing the truth.

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