Arbitrary Quote by Rajneesh
“Marriage is not a natural phenomenon. It is artificial, arbitrary. And when it disappears you cannot do anything to bring it back. You can pretend, but that pretension makes you a hypocrite. And your pretension cannot deceive the woman, because she has known your love and the pretension cannot become the substitute. The only way is to separate - in friendship, because you have given each other so much.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets by Rajneesh, 1974
Marriage is a social construct, not a natural inevitability; when it fails, honesty and friendship are preferable to pretense.
In simple terms: Marriage is artificial; end with friendship, not hypocrisy.
Key Takeaway
Choose honest separation over false pretenses.
Themes
relationships
authenticity
friendship
marriage
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- divorce
- relationship counseling
- personal growth
- friendship building
Key Concepts
social constructs
honesty
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can friendship replace romantic love after separation?
- How does societal pressure affect honest endings?
A Different Perspective
Friendship may not replace emotional intimacy for all parties.
