Belief Quote by Rajneesh
“Truth is always here. That's the only way truth can be. Truth cannot be anywhere else. The only time it can be is here, and the only place it can be is now. But the mind is never here and is never now. Hence, mind and truth never meet. The mind goes on thinking about truth, and the truth goes on waiting to be realized, but the meeting never happens. The meeting is possible only if mind stops functioning, because mind means the past, mind means the future. Mind is never here-now. Whenever you start thinking, you are going astray. If you stop thinking, suddenly you are at home.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual teachings, 1995
Truth exists only in the present moment; the mind, anchored in past and future, prevents meeting truth.
In simple terms: Truth is only now; mind’s thinking blocks it.
Key Takeaway
Quiet the mind to experience truth.
Themes
mindfulness
presence
spirituality
Mood
calm
contemplative
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- creative work
- decision making
Key Concepts
consciousness
non‑duality
temporal perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help quiet the mind?
- How does present‑moment awareness affect daily life?
A Different Perspective
Silence may be difficult to sustain.
