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Should one make an effort with the breath when the effect of shaktipat causes it to stop?

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"Even when the breath seems to stop, your total effort is the key; do not let fear or hesitation block your breakthrough. Totality is your essence, and it is in the surrender of the mind that transformation occurs."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, keep making a wholehearted effort with the breath even if, under shaktipat, it seems to stop. The outcome isn't yours; your totality is. Don't heed the mind's fear or excuses; stake yourself completely. Even a tiny holding back can block the breakthrough - the 'last straw' of total effort allows the inner shift to happen, whether or not breath moves.
Don’t quit when the breath pauses—give your full effort; what counts is your total commitment, not whether the breath moves.
Why this matters practically
- Strengthens resolve against fear and mental excuses.
- Focuses on effort over outcome, reducing anxiety.
- Opens the door to breakthroughs by removing subtle holding back.
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