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Mind is repetitive, mind always moves in circles. Mind is a mechanism: you feed it with knowledge, it repeats the same knowledge, it goes on chewing the same knowledge again and again. No-mind is clarity, purity, innocence. No-mind is the real way to live, the real way to know, the real way to be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The mind tends to repeat learned knowledge, while 'no-mind' conveys purity and true understanding.
In this quote, Rajneesh emphasizes the nature of the mind as a repetitive mechanism that continually cycles through previously acquired knowledge, suggesting that true clarity and understanding come from a state of 'no-mind'. This state reflects innocence and purity, allowing for genuine living, knowing, and being. By embracing 'no-mind', one can break free from the constraints of repetitive thought and experience a deeper connection to life.
Themes
MindNo-MindClarityKnowledgeUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation retreat, this quote could be shared to encourage participants to let go of their thoughts.
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