Accord Quote by Rajneesh
“That's why real awareness always leads you beyond sex, and celibacy happens on its own accord. Because to be in sex you have either to be identified with the male or identified with the female. A real celibate is one who has gone beyond, who is neither.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Be Here Now by Ram Dass, 1971
True awareness transcends gendered identity, leading naturally to a state beyond sexual desire.
In simple terms: Awareness goes beyond gender and sex.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awareness beyond identity.
Themes
spirituality
identity
desire
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- relationship counseling
- personal growth
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
nonduality
self-transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gender identity shape desire?
- Can awareness exist without desire?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as dismissing healthy sexuality.
