Age Quote by Rajneesh
“Hence the Bible has no record of his years of preparation; the record is very abrupt. Something about his childhood is said, very fragmentary. And only once is he mentioned: when he was twelve years of age and he started arguing with the priests in the temple - that's all. Then there is a gap of eighteen years... nothing is mentioned.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, 1946
The early life of the figure is sparsely documented, leaving large gaps that invite speculation.
In simple terms: His youth is barely recorded, creating mystery.
Accept that some histories are incomplete.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious study
- historical research
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do we fill in gaps?
- How does mystery affect perception?
Limited data may lead to mythologizing.