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What happens when one is beyond enlightenment?

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"Beyond enlightenment lies the return to utter ordinariness, a homecoming that is farther from the unenlightened, for the journey of existence continues to unfold in infinite directions."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, beyond enlightenment is a return to utter ordinariness, a coming home, yet it lies farther from the unenlightened, not closer. One cannot bypass enlightenment; it is the necessary fire before seeing 'skies beyond skies.' The journey does not conclude at awakening; existence keeps unfolding. From below it may look like equality, but it is an illusory sameness on different directions of the staircase.
After fully waking up, you look like a normal person who has come home, but you must pass through awakening first and the adventure still goes on.
Why this matters practically
- Ends the fantasy of skipping inner work; commit to real practice.
- Teaches humility: true depth may appear ordinary; avoid quick judgments.
- Encourages ongoing growth after insights; do not stop at a milestone.
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