Basic things Quote by Rajneesh
“Freedom is the basic thing. Consciousness grows in freedom and starts dying, becomes paralyzed and crippled, when things are forced. And up to now, this has been done. This is the greatest crime that parents have always committed against children. They go on forcing the child.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, 1946
Freedom nurtures consciousness; coercion stifles growth and harms children.
In simple terms: Freedom lets minds grow; forcing harms.
Allow children autonomy to thrive.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- family dynamics
- child rearing
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents balance guidance and autonomy?
- What limits does forced conformity impose?
Freedom alone doesn't guarantee healthy development without guidance.