What is the reason for not understanding a philosophy?
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"Truth is not a philosophy to be understood; it is a living experience that transcends the mind—put aside your thoughts and listen silently to the essence of being."
According to Osho, you don’t understand “a philosophy” here because it isn’t philosophy at all but living truth—a communion beyond mind. Trying to grasp it with thought guarantees misunderstanding; the mind is confused, drugged, and cannot comprehend no-mind. Words are only pointers—look to the moon, not the finger. Put mind aside, listen silently, and see directly; truth is being, not thinking or doing.
You can’t get it by thinking—quiet your busy mind and simply see/feel it directly.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts you from analysis to direct presence and experience.
- Encourages meditation and silent listening for clarity beyond thought.
- Prevents further confusion by not feeding the already chaotic mind with concepts.
- Encourages meditation and silent listening for clarity beyond thought.
- Prevents further confusion by not feeding the already chaotic mind with concepts.
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