We start making every child ambitious, and ambition means you cannot love; ambition is anti-love. Ambition needs fight, ambition needs struggle, ambition needs you to use others as a means.
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Real spirituality is going through fire. Real spirituality is rebellion against all that is rotten, against all that is past, against all that is being forced on you by others, against all conditionings. Real spirituality is the greatest rebellion there is. It is risky, it is adventurous, it is dangerous. So beware of pseudo spirituality which is always there, available, easily available at the door.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True spirituality involves challenging societal norms and personal conditioning, embracing risk and adventure.
In this quote, Rajneesh emphasizes that authentic spirituality is not a comfortable, easy path but rather a challenging journey that requires individuals to confront and rebel against societal pressures, past conditions, and mediocrity. He cautions against the allure of superficial or 'pseudo' spirituality, which offers a false sense of peace without the depth of transformation that true spiritual growth demands. The quote highlights the transformative and sometimes dangerous nature of genuine spiritual exploration.
Themes
SpiritualityRebellionConditioningsRiskTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal growth, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of challenging societal norms.
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