Why was my question answered differently than another similar question?
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"I answer the questioner, not the question, for meaning resides in the mind and each individual is a unique universe."
According to Osho, he answers the questioner, not the question; even identical wording carries different meanings because each person’s consciousness, past, and state are unique. Meaning lives in the mind, not in words. Therefore similar questions receive different responses tailored to the individual. He insists on names so answers remain particular, not abstract, and truly applicable.
Two people can ask with the same words, but because they’re different inside, the right answer for each will be different.
Why this matters practically
- Stop comparing your questions or path to others; seek what fits you.
- Offer your real context/name so guidance can be precise.
- Treat answers as mirrors of your state and use them for self-inquiry.
- Offer your real context/name so guidance can be precise.
- Treat answers as mirrors of your state and use them for self-inquiry.
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