Absurd Quote by Rajneesh
“If you meditate long enough, deep enough, it is impossible for you to hurt anybody for food; it is impossible. It is not a question of argument, it is not a question of scriptures, it is not who says what, it is not a question of calculating that if you take vegetarian food you will become spiritual; it is automatic. It is not a question of cunningness, you simply become spiritual. The whole thing seems so absurd. Just for food, killing animals, birds, seems so absurd, it falls down.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Sannyasins' Gathering, 1975
Meditation cultivates an automatic spiritual state that eliminates the desire to harm for food, making vegetarianism a natural outcome.
In simple terms: Meditation leads to inherent compassion.
Key Takeaway
Practice meditation for compassion.
Themes
spirituality
nonviolence
diet
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- yoga retreats
- ethical eating
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
mindfulness
ethical living
automaticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does meditation affect ethical choices?
- Can non‑vegetarians achieve similar compassion?
A Different Perspective
Change may require conscious effort beyond meditation.
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