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 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.”
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.
Practice mind‑less meditation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- retreats
- mindful walking
- breathing exercises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “vertical consciousness” feel like?
- How can you experience depth without thought?
Achieving total mind cessation is challenging.