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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My own observation is: lovers don't surrender to each other, they surrender to something unknown that exists between them. They surrender to love - call it the 'god of love' - they both surrender to the god of love. Hence nobody's ego is fulfilled by your surrender; both the egos disappear in love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love transcends individual egos, as partners surrender to a shared, profound connection.
In this quote, Rajneesh emphasizes that love is not about the individuals involved, but rather the deeper bond that exists between them. When lovers truly surrender to love, they let go of their own egos and personal desires, allowing a greater force—the 'god of love'—to guide their connection. This selfless surrender results in a profound union that goes beyond individual identity, leading to a more meaningful relationship.
Themes
LoveSurrenderEgoConnectionRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding ceremony to evoke the profound bond between the couple.
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