--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If somebody murders somewhere, I have a…" description: "\"If somebody murders somewhere, I have a part in it. Even if I am a sleeper - I was sleeping, I don´t know about the man, I will never hear about him - ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c54/rajneesh-54_commit_if-somebody-murders-somewhere-i-have-a-p_1356347.jpg" --- # If somebody murders somewhere, I have a part in it. Even… ![“If somebody murders somewhere, I have a part in it. Even if I am a sleeper - I was sleeping, I don´t know about the man, I will never hear about him - and somebody somewhere, in the Himalayas, commits a murder, if we are not individuals I have a part in it, I am also responsible. It is not so easy…” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c54/rajneesh-54_commit_if-somebody-murders-somewhere-i-have-a-p_1356347.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c54/rajneesh-54_commit_if-somebody-murders-somewhere-i-have-a-p_1356347.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c54/rajneesh-54_commit_if-somebody-murders-somewhere-i-have-a-p_1356347.jpg) > “If somebody murders somewhere, I have a part in it. Even if I am a sleeper - I was sleeping, I don´t know about the man, I will never hear about him - and somebody somewhere, in the Himalayas, commits a murder, if we are not individuals I have a part in it, I am also responsible. It is not so easy to throw the responsibility: "I am not committing a murder, I am a saint." No saint is a saint because every sinner is implied in him.” [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. All individuals share responsibility for others' actions because we are interconnected; moral guilt cannot be avoided by claiming innocence. **In simple terms:** We are all linked, so we share responsibility for each other's deeds. Key Takeaway Recognize and act on collective moral duty. Themes interconnectedness responsibility ethics collective guilt Mood thoughtful serious inspirational Type motivational ethical philosophical When to use this quote - environmental activism - community service - justice work - global policy - personal decision‑making Key Concepts philosophy spirituality social contract Questions to Reflect On - In what ways can you act responsibly without feeling powerless? - How does recognizing shared guilt affect personal choices? 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