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The mind always functions in an eccentric way, the mind is always an idiot. The really intelligent person has no mind. Intelligence arises out of no-mind, idiocy out of the mind. Mind is idiotic, no-mind is wise. No-mind is wisdom, intelligence. Mind depends on knowledge, on methods, on money, on experience, on this and that. Mind always needs props, it needs supports, it cannot exist on its own. On its own, it flops.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True intelligence comes from transcending the limitations of the mind.
This quote by Rajneesh suggests that what we often regard as intelligence is actually bound to the mind, which relies on external knowledge and experiences. In contrast, a state of 'no-mind' signifies a deeper wisdom that is free from the clutter of thoughts and preconceived notions, suggesting that genuine intelligence is an innate quality that arises when one transcends conventional mental functioning.
Themes
IntelligenceNo-MindWisdomMindKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
During a mindfulness workshop, a facilitator might use this quote to illustrate the importance of letting go of the racing thoughts.
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