Attractive Quote by Rajneesh
“When a monk goes away from the world, he goes fighting with it. it is not a relaxed going. His whole being is pulled towards the world. He struggles against it. He becomes divided. Half of his being is for the world and half has become greedy for the other. He is torn apart. A monk is basically a schizophrenic, a split person, divided into the lower and the higher. And the lower goes on pulling him, and the lower becomes more and more attractive the more it is repressed. And because he has not lived the lower, he cannot get into the higher.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk on Spirituality, Rajneesh, 1975
A monk’s attempt to renounce the world creates inner conflict, dividing his nature between worldly desire and spiritual aim.
In simple terms: Renouncing creates inner split.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between desire and purpose.
Themes
spirituality
conflict
dualism
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- monastic life
- personal growth
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
psychology
renunciation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one integrate worldly life with spiritual practice?
- Is total renunciation necessary for enlightenment?
A Different Perspective
Complete detachment may be unrealistic and cause suffering.
