Absolutes Quote by Rajneesh
“That is again the same story played on a more subtle level. That's what the religious people have been doing down the ages - pious egoists they have been. They have made their ego even more decorated; it has taken the color of religion and holiness. Your ego is better than the ego of a saint; your ego is better, far better - because your ego is very gross, and the gross ego can be understood and dropped more easily than the subtle. The subtle ego goes on playing such games that it is very difficult. One will need absolute awareness to watch it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talks, Rajneesh, 1970s
The quote contrasts overt egoism with subtle egoism, suggesting that the latter is harder to recognize and requires deep self‑awareness to overcome.
In simple terms: Subtle ego is harder to see and drop than obvious ego.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate absolute self‑awareness to detect hidden ego.
Themes
ego
spirituality
self‑awareness
humility
Mood
introspective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
critical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- therapy
- spiritual counseling
- leadership development
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
religion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tell if your humility is genuine?
- What practices reveal hidden ego?
A Different Perspective
Even overt ego can be disguised as virtue, making it deceptive.
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