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Meditation means getting out of the mind, looking at the mind from the outside. That`s exactly the meaning of the word `ecstasy`: to stand out. To stand out of the mind makes you ecstatic, brings bliss to you. And great intelligence is released. When you are identified with the mind you cannot be very intelligent because you become identified with an instrument, you become confined by the instrument and its limitations. And you are unlimited - you are consciousness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Meditation involves distancing oneself from the mind to achieve bliss and greater intelligence.
This quote by Rajneesh highlights the transformative power of meditation, suggesting that true ecstasy and intelligence arise when one detaches from the confines of the mind. By identifying with consciousness rather than the mind as an instrument, an individual can unlock boundless potential and experience a state of bliss that transcends the limitations imposed by mental distractions.
Themes
MeditationConsciousnessIntelligenceBlissEcstasy
In practice
Example use cases
In a wellness workshop, to explain the benefits of meditation.
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