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To me spirituality needs an honest individuality. It does not allow any kind of dependence. It creates a freedom for itself, whatever the cost. It is never in the crowd but alone, because the crowd has never found any truth. The truth has been found only in people's aloneness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Spirituality thrives on individuality and personal freedom rather than reliance on others.
This quote by Rajneesh emphasizes the importance of individuality in one's spiritual journey. It suggests that true spirituality cannot emerge from dependence on others or societal norms, as it requires deep personal freedom and introspection. The essence of discovering truth lies in one's solitude rather than in conforming to the beliefs of the crowd, which often obscures genuine understanding.
Themes
SpiritualityIndividualityFreedomTruthSolitude
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation retreat, I shared the quote to inspire participants to embrace their individual spiritual journey.
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