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Will the thirst that drives me mad ever come to an end?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"The thirst that drives you mad ends only when the 'you' who thirsts disappears; in the death of the ego, love reveals the Divine."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, the tormenting thirst ends only when the 'you' who thirsts disappears. God is not veiled; your own mind—your 'eyelids'—creates the separation. Stop waiting for a door to open; open your eyes and let the ego die in love. The lane is too narrow for two: when the devotee dissolves, longing ends, contentment dawns, and the Divine stands revealed.
The thirst ends when you let go of your ‘me’ and open your inner eyes—then only the Divine remains, with no one left to feel thirsty.
Why this matters practically
- Stops postponement: shifts from waiting for God to waking up now
- Eases anguish: sees craving as a function of ego, not a cosmic lack
- Gives a path: meditate, love, and surrender until the seeker itself dissolves
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