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Awake Quote by Rajneesh

“Wisdom is a very relaxed state of being. Wisdom is not knowledge, not information; wisdom is your inner being awake, alert, watchful, witnessing, full of light.” quote by Rajneesh
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“Wisdom is a very relaxed state of being. Wisdom is not knowledge, not information; wisdom is your inner being awake, alert, watchful, witnessing, full of light.”

Rajneesh

About This Quote

Source Book: Be Here Now by Ram Dass, 1971

True wisdom comes from a calm, alert inner presence, not merely accumulated facts or data.

In simple terms: Wisdom is calm awareness, not just knowledge.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner stillness to see clearly.

Themes

mindfulness inner peace awareness

Mood

calm reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • therapy
  • decision making
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

consciousness presence enlightenment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you distinguish calm awareness from intellectual knowledge?
  • What practices help you stay alert and watchful?
A Different Perspective

Wisdom can be clouded by ego or distraction.

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