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Feeling guilty Quote by Rajneesh

“I am utterly against any kind of guilt. Remember it always: if you start feeling guilty about something around me, then you are doing it on your own, then you are still carrying the voices of your parents, the priests within you; you have not yet heard me, you have not yet listened to me. I want…” quote by Rajneesh
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“I am utterly against any kind of guilt. Remember it always: if you start feeling guilty about something around me, then you are doing it on your own, then you are still carrying the voices of your parents, the priests within you; you have not yet heard me, you have not yet listened to me. I want you to be totally free of all guilt.”

Rajneesh

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public lecture by Rajneesh, 1970s

He urges complete liberation from guilt, seeing it as inherited from authority figures, and calls for personal freedom and self‑listen.

In simple terms: Freedom from guilt, listen to yourself.

Key Takeaway

Reject inherited guilt, seek inner truth.

Themes

freedom guilt self‑discovery

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal counseling
  • spiritual retreats
  • self‑reflection
  • breaking family patterns

Key Concepts

spirituality psychology authority

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inherited beliefs shape your sense of guilt?
  • How can you balance responsibility with freedom?
A Different Perspective

Guilt can sometimes motivate ethical behavior and accountability.

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