According to Osho, words touch only the intellect and are mere symbols of subtle experiences that cannot be contained by definitions. Because we’re trained in language, not in silence, speech briefly interrupts our inner chatter and creates a tenuous bridge, giving momentary glimpses. But real understanding lies beyond words; it demands a heart prepared by meditation so that silence—and even words—point to the living void directly.
Words are like signposts; they help you notice the path, but only inner silence lets you walk it and truly know where it leads.