--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Spirituality is not a question of…" description: "\"Spirituality is not a question of morality, it is a question of vision. Spirituality is not the practising of virtues - because if you practise a virtu..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9a/rajneesh-54_awareness_spirituality-is-not-a-question-of-morali_291075.jpg" --- # Spirituality is not a question of morality, it is a… ![“Spirituality is not a question of morality, it is a question of vision. Spirituality is not the practising of virtues - because if you practise a virtue it is no longer a virtue. A practised virtue is a dead thing, a dead weight. Virtue is virtue only when it is spontaneous; virtue is virtue only…” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9a/rajneesh-54_awareness_spirituality-is-not-a-question-of-morali_291075.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9a/rajneesh-54_awareness_spirituality-is-not-a-question-of-morali_291075.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9a/rajneesh-54_awareness_spirituality-is-not-a-question-of-morali_291075.jpg) > “Spirituality is not a question of morality, it is a question of vision. Spirituality is not the practising of virtues - because if you practise a virtue it is no longer a virtue. A practised virtue is a dead thing, a dead weight. Virtue is virtue only when it is spontaneous; virtue is virtue only when it is natural, unpractised - when it comes out of your vision, out of your awareness, out of your understanding.” [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. Spirituality depends on inner vision, not moral rules or forced virtue; true virtue arises spontaneously from awareness. **In simple terms:** Spirituality is about vision, not moral rules. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner awareness for authentic virtue. Themes spirituality virtue authenticity Mood contemplative thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - meditation - ethical decision making - leadership - creative work Key Concepts inner vision spontaneity consciousness Questions to Reflect On - How can you tell if a virtue is authentic? - What practices help you stay connected to your inner vision? 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