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Absolutes Quote by Rajneesh

“Dhyan means meditation. Meditation means awareness, watchfulness, a silent witnessing of all the processes of the mind. And the magic of watching is that as your watchfulness deepens, the mind starts evaporating. When the watchfulness is absolute mind becomes nil, a zero. And the disappearance of…” quote by Rajneesh
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“Dhyan means meditation. Meditation means awareness, watchfulness, a silent witnessing of all the processes of the mind. And the magic of watching is that as your watchfulness deepens, the mind starts evaporating. When the watchfulness is absolute mind becomes nil, a zero. And the disappearance of the mind gives you clarity, absolute clarity, transparency; you can see through and through, you become a mirror. And then life is reflected as it is - not according to any doctrine, not according to the Bible or the Koran or the Gita but as it is. And to know life as it is, is to know god.”

Rajneesh

About This Quote

Source Lecture: Spiritual discourse, 1990s, India

Deepening mindfulness dissolves mental constructs, revealing pure awareness and clarity, equated with divine insight.

In simple terms: Mindfulness leads to clarity and spiritual truth.

Key Takeaway

Practice sustained awareness to experience inner stillness.

Themes

mindfulness spirituality self‑realization

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation retreats
  • daily mindfulness
  • stress reduction
  • creative work

Key Concepts

non‑dualism consciousness inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “mind becoming nil” mean to you?
  • How can you integrate watchfulness into daily life?
A Different Perspective

Requires disciplined practice; may be difficult for beginners.

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