--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Blessed are those who have known…" description: "\"Blessed are those who have known meditation. Only those few people are the blessed people; others are simply groping in darkness. Meditation gives you ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4f/rajneesh-54_blessed_blessed-are-those-who-have-known-meditat_1363913.jpg" --- # Blessed are those who have known meditation. Only those… ![“Blessed are those who have known meditation. Only those few people are the blessed people; others are simply groping in darkness. Meditation gives you an inner light, and then wherever you are there is light and whatsoever you do, you do in full light and clarity. Hence there is never any guilt…” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4f/rajneesh-54_blessed_blessed-are-those-who-have-known-meditat_1363913.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4f/rajneesh-54_blessed_blessed-are-those-who-have-known-meditat_1363913.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e4f/rajneesh-54_blessed_blessed-are-those-who-have-known-meditat_1363913.jpg) > “Blessed are those who have known meditation. Only those few people are the blessed people; others are simply groping in darkness. Meditation gives you an inner light, and then wherever you are there is light and whatsoever you do, you do in full light and clarity. Hence there is never any guilt, no repentance, no looking back. Whatsoever one does, one feels that's the only thing that can be done. It is always right.” [Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rajneesh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Meditation illuminates the mind, removing guilt and doubt, allowing actions to be performed with clarity and confidence. **In simple terms:** Meditation brings inner light, eliminating guilt. Key Takeaway Practice meditation for clarity. Themes spirituality mindfulness clarity guilt Mood peaceful reflective Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - stress reduction - creative work - decision making Key Concepts consciousness inner peace self‑realization Questions to Reflect On - How does meditation affect your choices? - Can clarity exist without moral guidance? 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