What is the nature of consciousness and its relation to ego?
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"Consciousness is but a ripple on the vast ocean of the unconscious; when the ego dissolves, we awaken to the totality of existence beyond duality."
According to Osho, consciousness is a small, surface wave of a vast inner ocean of unconsciousness; both together constitute existence (God) beyond duality. Ego appears when the tiny conscious part imagines itself the whole. Through meditation, the conscious turns toward the unconscious, recognizes the totality, and the ego dissolves. Consciousness cannot be defined—only directly known—and ultimately one transcends both to realize the source.
A tiny aware part of you thinks it’s everything (ego), but when it notices the much bigger unconscious inside through meditation, the pride drops and you sense the larger whole.
Why this matters practically
- Dissolves ego and pride by revealing you’re part of a larger whole.
- Offers a practice: turn awareness toward the unconscious through meditation.
- Integrates hidden drives, bringing balance, compassion, and wiser choices.
- Offers a practice: turn awareness toward the unconscious through meditation.
- Integrates hidden drives, bringing balance, compassion, and wiser choices.
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