All kinds Quote by Rajneesh
“My whole effort here is to keep you as non-serious as possible, for the simple reason that meditation, all kinds of meditation, can make you too serious and that seriousness will create a spiritual disease and nothing else. Unless a meditation brings you more laughter, more joy, more playfulness, avoid it. It is not for you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Be Here Now by Ram Dass, 1971
Meditation should foster lightness; if it makes you overly serious, it can become a spiritual hindrance.
In simple terms: Meditation must stay playful.
Key Takeaway
Choose joyful meditation practices.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
playfulness
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- stress relief
- creative work
- social interaction
Key Concepts
seriousness
spiritual disease
humor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate beneficial seriousness from harmful rigidity?
- What practices bring you laughter?
A Different Perspective
Some meditations may still be valuable despite seriousness.
