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.
Maharishi Mahesh YogiRead
The Self of everyone, the Atma of everyone, the transcendental field of reality of everyone, is the same in everyone. Whether the body calls itself an American, German, Indian or Chinese, it doesn't matter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the universal oneness of all individuals beyond their identities or nationalities.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi highlights the idea that beneath the diverse identities shaped by nationality, culture, and personal experiences, there exists a deeper, shared essence known as the Atma or Self. This quote invites us to recognize our fundamental interconnectedness, promoting a sense of unity and compassion among all people.
Themes
UnitySelfIdentityOnenessInterconnectedness
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on global peace, one could use this quote to emphasize our common humanity.
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