Character Quote by Rajneesh
“What is meditation? It is not your character, it is not what you do. It is what you are. It is not the character, it is the consciousness that you bring to whatsoever you do. The doing is irrelevant. Whether you are doing it consciously or not is the question, whether moral or immoral. Are you alert? If you are alert, meditation happens. If you are not alert, you live in sleep.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Be Here Now by Ram Dass, 1971
Meditation is the state of alert consciousness, not a practice or moral judgment; it is simply being present and aware.
In simple terms: Meditation is alert awareness, not a task.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate alertness in daily life.
Themes
mindfulness
consciousness
presence
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- work
- study
- relationships
- stress management
Key Concepts
spirituality
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay alert during routine tasks?
- What does alertness change in your moral decisions?
A Different Perspective
Alertness can be hard to maintain amid distractions.
