We start making every child ambitious, and ambition means you cannot love; ambition is anti-love. Ambition needs fight, ambition needs struggle, ambition needs you to use others as a means.
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That which makes you miserable is the only sin. That which takes you away from yourself is the only thing to be avoided.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the avoidance of actions that lead to personal misery.
In this quote, Rajneesh suggests that the ultimate measure of morality lies in how our actions affect our inner selves. He posits that anything that leads us to misery or distances us from our authentic selves should be considered sinful. This perspective encourages self-reflection and prioritizes personal well-being over external judgments of right and wrong.
Themes
MiserySinSelf-AwarenessAuthenticityAvoidance
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on mental health, one might say this quote to highlight the importance of self-care.
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