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What is the nature of idiocy?

Idiocy is not a defect but the natural state of the unenlightened mind, living in sleep, ruled by borrowed ideas and fear; true intelligence blossoms only when awareness awakens.

— Osho
Synthesized from Source definition
Idiocy means you’re sleepwalking through life until you wake up with awareness.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you notice when you’re acting from habit and ego rather than awareness.
- Motivates simple practices (watching breath, witnessing thoughts) to wake up.
- Reduces judgment of others; redirects energy to your own awakening.
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