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'Freedom' means freedom from the mind. Then you are simply…

“'Freedom' means freedom from the mind. Then you are simply in a silence, and in that silence you melt, you merge with the whole. And to melt and merge with the whole is to be holy. Not by fasting, not by torturing, but by becoming one with the whole, one becomes holy.” quote by Rajneesh
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“'Freedom' means freedom from the mind. Then you are simply in a silence, and in that silence you melt, you merge with the whole. And to melt and merge with the whole is to be holy. Not by fasting, not by torturing, but by becoming one with the whole, one becomes holy.”

Rajneesh

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True freedom is mental silence, merging with the whole, achieving holiness without asceticism.

In simple terms: Freedom is mental silence and unity.

Key Takeaway

Seek inner stillness.

Themes

spirituality mindfulness holiness

Mood

calm inspired

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • stress relief
  • creative work
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

non-duality meditative absorption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you cultivate mental silence?
  • What does merging with the whole mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Silence may be hard to attain.

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