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If love is without awareness, then it is not love yet. It must be something lower, something closer to lust than to prayer.

Love is a multidimensional phenomenon. When Osho speaks of love and awareness being intertwined, it is to elevate the understanding of love beyond just an emotional or physical response.

To love without awareness is like a flower that has not yet bloomed. Yes, it holds potential beauty, but it has not yet opened to its full splendour. Such love is impulsive, reactive – a response stimulated by the biological and psychological conditioning of the individual. This form of love is more akin to lust. Lust is driven by desires, it is a craving for the physical, while missing the depth and the spiritual connection that true love holds within its core.

Awareness is the light that transforms this potential into actuality. With awareness, love rises from the realm of the unconscious, passing through the heart and blooming into a conscious choice. It is when you love with full presence, with empathy, understanding, and a deep connection that transcends the mere reaction to qualities in the other.

In prayer, you are present. You are in communion with existence – aware, alive, and with an open heart. This is the zenith of love. When you love with awareness, love becomes a sacred act, a deep meditative experience. It is then that love echoes the divine, reflecting the oneness with all that is.

Such love is a healing force. It is patient and kind, without envy or pride. It is neither selfish nor rude, nor does it demand its own way. This love is like a prayer, a merging of two souls, where the boundaries dissolve and the ego’s clamour fades into the melody of unity.

As you explore the dimensions of your own love, invite awareness to walk alongside. Let this awareness illuminate your heart, allowing love to evolve from the shadows of lust to the light of prayer. Remember, love with awareness is a reflection of your highest self, embracing the true essence of the other, beyond the grasp of possession and attachment.