Why should one jump directly into the seventh step, Dhyan, to realize Samadhi?

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According to Osho, one should jump directly into Dhyan because contemporary people have forgotten the taste of meditation. Without a firsthand glimpse, they won’t endure the disciplines of the other steps. In Patanjali’s era meditation was foundational; today it must come first to awaken the inner fragrance, ignite longing, and orient life. Once meditation is tasted, the remaining limbs follow naturally, culminating in Samadhi.

Dhyan

Osho's perspective on Dhyan