If you are open with someone, he will be open with you. If you want love from someone, give your love to him. If you want kind and sympathetic behavior from someone, be kind and sympathetic to him.
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Monks are not expected to speak about themselves; the message is important, not the person.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The emphasis is on the importance of the message rather than on the individual delivering it.
This quote by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi highlights the idea that true wisdom and teachings should be valued over the personal identity of the teacher. In many spiritual traditions, such as that of the monks, the focus is placed on the message and the lessons being imparted, rather than the ego or personality of the person sharing them. This statement encourages listeners and students to look beyond the individual and seek deeper understanding of the concepts being communicated.
Themes
MessageImportanceSelflessnessWisdomTeaching
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on mindfulness, one could use this quote to emphasize the value of the teachings themselves over any personal anecdotes.
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