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For the Baul, life is not a serious thing. It is fun, it is laughter, it is joy. So you cannot find anything like the seriousness of a church-goer, or the long faces of so-called religious people in the world of the Bauls. They love laughter, they love fun. They enjoy small things with tremendous respect. Ordinarily, religions are very long-faced, very sombre, serious, because they have to be - they are against life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life should be approached with joy and humor rather than seriousness.
In this quote, Rajneesh emphasizes the Baul philosophy of life, which celebrates joy, laughter, and a lighthearted attitude rather than the somberness often associated with traditional religious practices. He contrasts the joyfulness and appreciation for small pleasures found in Baul culture with the seriousness and heavy demeanor prevalent in conventional religions, suggesting that a more joyful approach to life is more aligned with true existence.
Themes
LifeJoyFunLaughterPhilosophyReligionBaul
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational seminar on happiness, this quote can be used to encourage participants to embrace joy in their lives.
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