--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When Patanjali says \"non-attachment\", he…" description: "\"When Patanjali says \"non-attachment\", he is not anti-love. Really, he is for love. Non-attachment means be natural, loving, flowing, but don't get obse..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/91c/rajneesh-54_addiction_when-patanjali-says-non-attachment-he-is_1550425.jpg" --- # When Patanjali says "non-attachment", he is not anti-love… ![“When Patanjali says "non-attachment", he is not anti-love. Really, he is for love. Non-attachment means be natural, loving, flowing, but don't get obsessed and addicted. Addiction is the problem. Then it is like a disease. You cannot love anybody except your child - this is addiction. Then you…” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/91c/rajneesh-54_addiction_when-patanjali-says-non-attachment-he-is_1550425.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/91c/rajneesh-54_addiction_when-patanjali-says-non-attachment-he-is_1550425.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/91c/rajneesh-54_addiction_when-patanjali-says-non-attachment-he-is_1550425.jpg) > “When Patanjali says "non-attachment", he is not anti-love. Really, he is for love. Non-attachment means be natural, loving, flowing, but don't get obsessed and addicted. Addiction is the problem. Then it is like a disease. You cannot love anybody except your child - this is addiction. Then you will be in misery. Your child can die; then there is no possibility for your love to flow. Even if your child is not going to die, he will grow. And the more he grows, the more he will become independent. And then there will be pain. Every mother suffers, every father suffers.” [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. Non‑attachment encourages love without clinging, preventing addiction and suffering. **In simple terms:** Love freely, avoid obsessive attachment. Key Takeaway Practice loving without possessiveness. Themes spirituality psychology relationships attachment Mood reflective calming Type philosophical self‑help When to use this quote - parenting - romantic relationships - friendships - personal growth Key Concepts non‑attachment love addiction freedom Questions to Reflect On - How can you love without losing yourself? - What boundaries help maintain healthy attachment? 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