Ego Quote by Rajneesh
“When you start meditating on your ego, on your thoughts, on your mind, you are suddenly separate, because whatsoever you meditate on, you are separate from it. That has become the object and you have become the subject.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talks on Meditation, Rajneesh, 1970s
Meditation creates a distance between observer and thoughts, turning the mind into an object and the meditator into a subject.
In simple terms: Meditating separates you from your thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the observer within.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑awareness
spirituality
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- therapy
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
non‑dualism
consciousness
subject‑object duality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does observing thoughts change your identity?
- Can you stay detached without becoming numb?
A Different Perspective
It may be hard to maintain that separation in daily life.
