Maharajji told me, 'Give up anger and I'll help you.' I found _x000D_ that love freed me back into the ocean of love and my righteous anger didn't do that. And I would rather be free than right.
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Across planes of consciousness, we have to live with the paradox that opposite things can be simultaneously true.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that conflicting ideas can coexist in our understanding of reality.
Ram Dass's quote reflects the complexity of human consciousness and the way we perceive truth. It highlights the idea that seemingly opposing concepts can both hold validity, urging us to embrace the paradoxes that define our experiences and thoughts. By acknowledging that different perspectives can coexist, we can cultivate a deeper understanding of life and the multifaceted nature of existence.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about philosophy classes to illustrate how complex our understanding of reality can be.
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