Around the corner Quote by Rajneesh
“A man who thinks that death is against life can never be non-violent. It is impossible. A man who thinks that death is the enemy can never be at ease, at home. That is impossible. How can you be at ease when the enemy is waiting for you any moment? It will jump on you and destroy you. How can you be non-tense when death is waiting just around the corner and the shadow of death is always falling on you? It can happen any moment. How can you rest when death is there? How can you relax? The enemy won't allow you to relax.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets by Rajneesh, 1977
The quote argues that viewing death as an enemy creates constant fear and prevents peace, making non‑violence impossible.
In simple terms: Seeing death as an enemy keeps us anxious and unable to relax.
Key Takeaway
Accept death as part of life to find calm.
Themes
fear
peace
non‑violence
death
mindset
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- counseling
- end‑of‑life care
- stress management
Key Concepts
existential anxiety
spiritual acceptance
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to view death as a teacher?
- How can you cultivate calm despite mortality?
A Different Perspective
If you accept death, you may become complacent about safety.
