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What is the source of consciousness?

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"Consciousness is not a source; it is the very essence of existence, the divine fabric that weaves all that is. To truly know this, move beyond debate and into meditation, where questions dissolve and you awaken to your true nature."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, consciousness has no source; it is the source and substance of existence—another, more scientific name for God. Everything, even matter, is condensed consciousness. You cannot go beyond it; it has always been. To know this, don’t debate endlessly—meditate. As awareness awakens, questions dissolve and you recognize yourself as consciousness itself.
Consciousness is the basic stuff of everything and has no beginning—find it by quieting your mind in meditation.
Why this matters practically
- Ends the endless “who created the creator?” loop
- Shifts focus from argument to direct inner experience (meditation)
- Cultivates clarity and compassionate action by expanding awareness
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