Be a slave Quote by Rajneesh
“But people try love and because they are unconscious... their longing is good, but their love is full of jealousy, full of possessiveness, full of anger, full of nastiness. Soon they destroy it. Hence for centuries they have depended on marriage. Better to start by marriage so that the law can protect you from destroying it. The society, the government, the court, the policeman, the priest, they will all force you to live in the institution of marriage, and you will be just a slave. If marriage is an institution, you are going to be a slave in it. Only slaves want to live in institutions.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture, Rajneesh, 1990s
Unconscious love leads to jealousy and destruction; marriage is imposed to control this chaos, turning people into slaves.
In simple terms: Love without awareness becomes harmful; marriage is forced control.
Key Takeaway
Beware of blind love and institutional control.
Themes
love
jealousy
marriage
freedom
control
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- legal systems
- personal autonomy
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
psychology
social contract
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love be practiced consciously?
- Can institutions protect or imprison us?
A Different Perspective
Marriage may limit personal freedom and create dependency.
