Osho - Be Still And Know. Part 1 of 10

Osho often addressed the perceived dichotomy between meditativeness and science. He advocated for a harmonious coexistence between the inner world of meditation and the outer world of scientific exploration. He believed that both were essential for a balanced and fulfilled life.

According to Osho, the difficulty in reconciling meditativeness and science lies in the way society has traditionally compartmentalized these realms. The emphasis on rationality, logic, and empirical evidence in the scientific domain often contrasts with the introspective, intuitive, and subjective nature of meditation.

He pointed out that while painting, writing poetry, or solving scientific problems might bring similar joy, society tends to prioritize the external achievements of science over the inner exploration of meditation. Osho suggested that this imbalance leads to a fragmented society where the inner and outer sciences, representing qualities like gentleness and love versus aggression and death, exist in disharmony.

He envisioned a society where both aspects of human existence—inner meditativeness and outer scientific inquiry—could complement each other. Osho believed that a holistic approach integrating both inner awareness and outer exploration could lead to a more balanced and enlightened society, where individuals could embrace their inner selves while contributing to the advancement of science and technology.