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Consciousness Quote by Ram Dass

“You experience that you are cut off by being in your mind, and there is a quality that is starving in an individual that is locked in their mind. So when you move to another plane of consciousness which is no longer controlled by your intellect, which is really the sub-system and you move into the…” quote by Ram Dass
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“You experience that you are cut off by being in your mind, and there is a quality that is starving in an individual that is locked in their mind. So when you move to another plane of consciousness which is no longer controlled by your intellect, which is really the sub-system and you move into the meta-system, what you feel at that moment is... you are the universe, you feel merged with it, you feel thick with the moment, and that richness is so fulfilling.”

Ram Dass

About This Quote

Source Speech: Talks on Spirituality, 1970s

Moving beyond intellectual control into a meta‑consciousness reveals unity with the universe, offering profound fulfillment.

In simple terms: Transcend the mind to feel one with all.

Key Takeaway

Seek experiences beyond rational thought.

Themes

spirituality mindfulness unity

Mood

tranquil exhilarating

Type

mystical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation retreats
  • creative flow
  • nature immersion
  • psychedelic therapy

Key Concepts

consciousness meta‑system non‑dualism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices help integrate meta‑conscious insights?
  • How can one balance intellect and unity?
A Different Perspective

Such states can be destabilizing without grounding.

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