Calculating Quote by Rajneesh
“Drop the mind and the divine. God is not an object, it is a merger. The mind resists a merger, the mind is against surrender; the mind is very cunning and calculating.”
About This Quote
Suggests that the divine is not an external object but a merging with consciousness, and that the rational mind resists this surrender through calculation and cunning.
In simple terms: The mind blocks spiritual union with logic.
Key Takeaway
Spiritual surrender challenges intellectual control.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
mysterious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditative practice
- psychological resistance to change
Key Concepts
ego dissolution
non‑dualism
Practical Applications
- Practice letting go of analytical dominance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrender mean to you?
- Can the mind be both calculating and open?
A Different Perspective
The claim assumes a universal experience of mind‑divine merger, which may not resonate for all belief systems.
