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“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…” quote by Rajneesh
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“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.”

Rajneesh

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some histories are incomplete.

Themes

mystery history biography

Mood

curious reflective

Type

historical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • religious study
  • historical research
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

spiritual development record-keeping

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions do we fill in gaps?
  • How does mystery affect perception?
A Different Perspective

Limited data may lead to mythologizing.

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