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Ambition Quote by Rajneesh

“When there is no thought. no desire, no ambition, in that state of no-mind truth descends in you - or ascends in you. As far as the dimension of truth is concerned both are the same, because in the world of the innermost subjectivity height and depth mean the same. It is one dimension: the…” quote by Rajneesh
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“When there is no thought. no desire, no ambition, in that state of no-mind truth descends in you - or ascends in you. As far as the dimension of truth is concerned both are the same, because in the world of the innermost subjectivity height and depth mean the same. It is one dimension: the vertical dimension. Mind moves horizontally, no-mind exists vertically. The moment the mind ceases to function - that's what meditation is all about: cessation of the mind, total cessation of the mind - your consciousness becomes vertical; depth and height are yours.”

Rajneesh

About This Quote

Source Talk: The Book of Secrets, 1999

He describes meditation as the cessation of mental activity, leading to a vertical, timeless consciousness where depth and height converge.

In simple terms: Meditation stops the mind, creating a timeless, vertical awareness.

Key Takeaway

Practice mind‑less meditation.

Themes

spirituality mindfulness philosophy consciousness self‑realization

Mood

calm introspective

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • retreats
  • mindful walking
  • breathing exercises

Key Concepts

non‑dualism inner stillness vertical dimension

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “vertical consciousness” feel like?
  • How can you experience depth without thought?
A Different Perspective

Achieving total mind cessation is challenging.

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