Ask Osho!

What is the origin of untruth in relation to truth?

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"Untruth has no origin; it is merely the absence of truth, like darkness is the absence of light. Instead of battling untruth, kindle the flame of truth, and watch as untruth simply vanishes."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, untruth has no origin because it does not exist in itself; it is merely the absence of truth, like darkness is the absence of light. Therefore, don’t battle untruth, evil, or sin—kindle truth, goodness, and virtue. Focus on the affirmative: awaken awareness, meditation, and the divine. When truth is present, untruth simply disappears; it neither comes nor goes.
Untruth is just what happens when truth isn’t there—like a dark room that vanishes when you switch on a light.
Why this matters practically
- Stop wasting energy fighting lies or negativity; cultivate truthfulness and awareness instead.
- Practice meditation and positive action to 'turn on the light' within.
- Choosing the affirmative dissolves problems at their root.
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