Why do awakened ones say that man is asleep?
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"To awaken is to cultivate total awareness, allowing consciousness to illuminate the darkness of our being and reveal the truth obscured by the sleep of the mind."
According to Osho, when awakened ones say man is asleep, they point to a metaphysical sleep, an inner unconsciousness. We function mechanically, with only a fragile tip of awareness while nine-tenths remains dark. Through this sleep-born mind we mishear truth and distort it. Their call 'Wake up!' means cultivate total, silent awareness; suspend prejudice, listen deeply, and let consciousness illuminate every nook of being.
They mean you’re running on autopilot, not truly aware; the remedy is to be very quiet inside, stop judging, and notice everything as it is.
Why this matters practically
- Breaks automatic, harmful patterns by bringing habits into awareness.
- Improves listening and relationships by pausing judgments and distortions.
- Builds inner clarity and calm through daily moments of silent, attentive presence.
- Improves listening and relationships by pausing judgments and distortions.
- Builds inner clarity and calm through daily moments of silent, attentive presence.
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