Bible Quote by Rajneesh
“And through meditation comes wisdom - not through studying books, not through scriptures. Through scriptures one can become knowledgeable but no wise. and knowledgeable people are sad, they are bound to be sad because all their knowledge is borrowed. There can be no song in it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Teachings of Rajneesh, 1970s
Wisdom arises from inner meditation, not from external study; knowledge without insight leads to sorrow.
In simple terms: Meditation yields wisdom, not books.
Cultivate inner silence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- teaching
- counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience inner stillness?
- What does true wisdom feel like?
Books can inform but not transform.