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Meditation means removing all your prejudices, putting all your conclusions aside, seeing without any hindrance, seeing without any curtains, seeing clearly without any mediation of any thought, seeing without Buddha standing between you and reality, or Krishna, or Christ.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Meditation involves transcending biases and thoughts to perceive reality clearly.
In this quote, Rajneesh emphasizes the importance of meditation as a practice that allows individuals to look beyond their preconceived notions and thoughts. By stripping away prejudices and external influences, one can achieve a clearer, unmediated view of reality, fostering true self-awareness and understanding.
Themes
MeditationPrejudicesClarityRealityPerception
In practice
Example use cases
During a yoga retreat, participants might discuss how this quote reminds them to let go of their biases.
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