What happens after achieving the state of great emptiness?
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"In the state of great emptiness, the last obstruction falls away, revealing the supreme void where nirvana transcends all mind and body. Until then, we act out of compassion, for even in the dance of life, the essence remains one with the ultimate."
According to Osho, after the state of great emptiness (mahanirvana), the last obstruction—the body—falls away; with it, all coming-and-going, becoming, and even compassion-driven activity cease. What remains is the supreme, invisible void: ultimate nirvana beyond mind and body. Until then, as with Buddha, life continues out of compassion; for Krishna, nirvana and mahanirvana are one.
When the greatest emptiness arrives, even the body drops and there’s nothing left to do—only complete, silent peace.
Why this matters practically
- Explains why awakened ones may still teach: compassion until the body drops.
- Points to the true end of striving: no more becoming after great emptiness.
- Clarifies stages on the path (nirvana vs. mahanirvana) and their different flavors.
- Points to the true end of striving: no more becoming after great emptiness.
- Clarifies stages on the path (nirvana vs. mahanirvana) and their different flavors.
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