Communes Quote by Rajneesh
“Money should not be in the hands of individuals; otherwise it will create this problem of being burdened with guilt. And money can make people's lives very rich. If the commune owns the money, the commune can give you all the facilities that you need, all the education, all creative dimensions of life.”
About This Quote
The speaker argues that collective ownership of money prevents personal guilt and ensures equitable access to education, culture, and other life-enriching resources.
In simple terms: Collective wealth distributes resources and reduces personal guilt.
Key Takeaway
Communal ownership can provide universal basic services.
Themes
Economic equality
Collective responsibility
Social welfare
Guilt and morality
Education access
Mood
Idealistic
Critical
Visionary
Type
Philosophical
Political
When to use this quote
- Designing social safety nets
- Policy debates on universal basic income
- Community-run cooperatives
- Critiques of capitalist individualism
Key Concepts
Communal ownership
Resource distribution
Personal guilt
Social equity
Practical Applications
- Designing equitable economic systems
- Advocating for communal resource models
Questions to Reflect On
- How might communal ownership affect personal motivation?
- What safeguards could prevent misuse of communal funds?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that individual control over money drives innovation and personal responsibility, which could be stifled by communal ownership.
