What exactly is prayer?
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definition
"Prayer is not an act but a state of being, a silent harmony with existence that transcends the self and dissolves the illusion of separation."
According to Osho, prayer is not something you do but something you become: a rebirth into silence and attunement with the whole of existence. It is a silent dialogue that transcends words and, ultimately, dissolves the I–Thou divide. Indefinable and subjective like love, prayer is a state in which you exist within it, vibrating in harmony with the total.
Prayer means becoming very quiet and loving so you feel one with everything, like a drop joining the ocean.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts focus from rituals and words to lived presence and gratitude.
- Cultivates inner silence, reducing anxiety and reactivity.
- Fosters a sense of unity, easing loneliness and conflict.
- Cultivates inner silence, reducing anxiety and reactivity.
- Fosters a sense of unity, easing loneliness and conflict.
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