Desire Quote by Rajneesh
“Ordinarily, even when people become religious, they go on thinking in terms of having - possessing heaven or possessing the pleasures of heaven - but still they go on thinking in terms of having. Their heaven is nothing but their projected desire of having everything. All that they have missed here they would like to have in the after-life. But it is the same desire.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Be Here Now by Ram Dass, 1971
People often replace spiritual fulfillment with material desire, seeking heaven as a possession rather than inner peace.
In simple terms: Spiritual longing becomes a craving for possessions.
Key Takeaway
Shift focus from external to internal fulfillment.
Themes
spirituality
desire
materialism
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- religious practice
- life purpose
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
projection
attachment
afterlife
Questions to Reflect On
- How does desire shape your spiritual path?
- Can you find contentment without wanting?
A Different Perspective
Desire may persist regardless of belief.
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