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When someone is dancing madly in a blissful state, in ecstasy after meditation, he is creating vibrations around him. They may penetrate into anyone. They can become infectious; they do become infectious. This ecstasy can go to others also; this ecstasy can be felt. Others hearts will be touched by it. And if you can create ripples around you, vibrations, you have served the world, and there is no other way to serve it - you have served the divine, and there is no other way to serve it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights how a person's joyful state can positively influence others, creating a ripple effect of happiness.
Rajneesh suggests that a person in a state of blissful ecstasy, like after meditation, generates positive vibrations that can affect those around them. This idea underscores the interconnectedness of human emotions and experiences, where one individual's joy can resonate with others, ultimately serving a higher purpose by spreading divine positivity and well-being in the world.
Themes
BlissEcstasyVibrationsMeditationHappinessServeDivine
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech focused on the impact of positive energy in groups.
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