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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I have always said that often the religion you were born with becomes more important to you as you see the universality of truth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our birth religion can deepen in significance as we recognize shared truths across beliefs.
This quote by Ram Dass reflects the idea that the religion we inherit from birth can take on greater importance as we grow older and perceive the universal truths that connect different belief systems. It suggests that while we may have a specific religious upbringing, our understanding of spirituality evolves, revealing deeper commonalities among diverse traditions and teachings.
Themes
ReligionTruthUniversalitySpiritualityBelief
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on spirituality, you might share this quote to highlight the common ground among different faiths.
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