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.
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Life is not a struggle, not a tension. Life has not to be suffering. Life is bliss
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life should be experienced as bliss rather than suffering or struggle.
This quote by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi emphasizes a perspective on life that suggests it should not be driven by tension or hardship. Instead, life is inherently blissful, and recognizing this can lead to a more fulfilling and peaceful existence. It encourages us to let go of the belief that life must be a struggle and to embrace the joy and tranquility that life can offer.
Themes
LifeBlissHappinessPhilosophySuffering
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a motivational speech about achieving inner peace.
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