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“Drop envy and jealousy, otherwise there is no possibility - because love cannot exist where envy and jealousies exist. Then your search is only for a certain type of power: that in the name of love you are just trying to fulfill the ego. And it is arduous to drop, because love exists only when all…” quote by Rajneesh
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“Drop envy and jealousy, otherwise there is no possibility - because love cannot exist where envy and jealousies exist. Then your search is only for a certain type of power: that in the name of love you are just trying to fulfill the ego. And it is arduous to drop, because love exists only when all the negative elements of the mind are dropped. It is very arduous.”

Rajneesh

About This Quote

Source Lecture: Sannyasins Talk, 1970s

Love cannot thrive where envy and jealousy reside; removing these emotions clears the path for genuine love.

In simple terms: Drop envy to let love grow.

Key Takeaway

Eliminate jealousy to foster true love.

Themes

spirituality emotional health self‑growth

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal meditation
  • spiritual practice
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

ego attachment purification

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to reduce envy?
  • How does ego hinder love?
A Different Perspective

Complete removal of negative emotions is extremely challenging.

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