Accord Quote by Rajneesh
“Meditation is the art of awareness. And once you are aware, out of your awareness your actions will arise - not out of conscience. Conscience is cultivated by others, by the vested interests, by the establishment. Consciousness is yours. It is individual, it is not collective. Conscience is part of the mob psychology. Consciousness gives you dignity because it gives you individuality. It gives you rebellion, it makes you capable of saying yes or no of your own accord. There is no foreign agency manipulating you in the name of religion, morality, etcetera.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Talk, 1975
Awareness generates authentic actions, whereas conscience is socially imposed; true consciousness grants personal dignity and the power to choose independently.
In simple terms: Awareness leads to personal actions, not social conscience.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
freedom
individuality
Mood
contemplative
empowering
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- decision making
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Self‑realization
psychology
spiritual autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does personal awareness look like for you?
- How can you distinguish inner truth from external pressure?
A Different Perspective
Conscience can also guide ethical behavior.
