Beggar Quote by Rajneesh
“Wherever desire exists ego exists, and wherever ego exists illusion exists because ego is the greatest illusion there is. Even in a beggar who has nothing else you will find the same ego as you will find in Alexander the Great, because desiring is the same. Alexander the Great may have much money and much power, that does not matter; he is still desiring. The beggar may not have anything, but he is also desiring.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Teachings, 1995
Desire fuels ego, which creates illusion; both rich and poor share this pattern.
In simple terms: Desire breeds ego and illusion.
Key Takeaway
Transcend desire to see reality.
Themes
ego
desire
illusion
spirituality
universality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- self‑inquiry
- ethical living
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
mindfulness
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does desire shape your choices?
- Can you act without ego?
A Different Perspective
Ego can also inspire positive action.
![“There is no moksha [ultimate liberation] without complete dissolution of the ego. Place of Origin of the ego itself is karmic bondage. As long as ego exists, there is worldly entanglement. Ego is non-soul and what is more it’s nature is to actively procreate.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dcc/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_there-is-no-moksha-ultimate-liberation-w_27933.jpg)
