❝You don’t have to withdraw to a mountain cave to turn spiritual. It does not matter where you are or what you do in life. The spiritual process has nothing to do with the outside – it is something that happens within you.❞

~ Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
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"Let us clearly understand that what we think to be the lowest is the other pole of the highest. The peak of a mountain and the valley around its base are not two separate things, they are part and parcel of the same phenomenon. The deep valley has been caused by the rising mountain, and in the same way the mountain has been possible because of the valley, One cannot be without the other. Or can it? Linguistically the mountain and the valley are two, but existentially they are two poles of the same thing"
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Jiddu Krishnamurti

It is fairly simple, when you are asked a question, which is familiar, to reply immediately. You are asked your name, your reply is instantaneous; because you have repeated your name so often it comes easily. But if you are asked a complicated question, there is an interval between the question and the answer. During that interval, thought is investigating – and finally finding an answer. But when you are asked a very deep question and you reply, ‘I do not know’, there is an end to thought. Very few people actually say, ‘I do not know’, they pretend to think they know. Probably many of you believe in god. That is the last hope, the last pleasure, the ultimate security. And when you actually ask yourself the question, seriously, with great earnestness: do you really know god, do you really believe? then if you are honest, you say ‘Really, I do not know.’ Then your mind is really observing.

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Unless a tree blossoms, it knows no blissfulness. It goes on feeling something is missing. You may have all the pleasures and comforts and luxuries of the world, but unless you know yourself, unless your inner lotus opens, you will go on missing something. You may not be certain what you are missing but a feeling... that something is being missed, that ”I am not complete,” that ”I am not whole,” that ”I am not what existence wanted me to be.” This ”missing” feeling goes on nagging everybody. Only the expansion of your consciousness will help you to get rid of this feeling, of this nagging, of this anguish, this angst.
~from Om Mani Padme Hum,Osho
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Osho Rajneesh

The condition of a follower is such that he can only remain in the dark shadow of the lamp and look out from there. From there he cannot see the light; only the bottom of the lamp is seen. The bottoms of all lamps are different, and there is deep darkness under them. Their followers stand quarreling over the bottoms. Therefore, whenever I see someone standing in someone’s shadow, I speak against this rather harshly.

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The masters only point the way. But if you meditate And follow the dharma You will free yourself from desire. 'Everything arises and passes away.' When you see this, you are above sorrow. This is the shining way.

— Buddha

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You see, as long as a man is under maya's spell, he is like a green coconut. When you scoop out the soft kernel from a green coconut, you cannot help scraping a little of the shell at the same time. But in the case of a ripe and dry coconut, the shell and kernel are separated from each other. When you shake the fruit you can feel the kernel rattling inside. The man who is freed from maya is like a ripe and dry coconut. He feels the soul to be separated from the body. They are no longer connected with each other

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Haemin Sunim

When everything around me is moving so fast, I stop and ask, “Is it the world that’s busy, or is it my mind?”

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Seeking Why run around sprinkling holy water?
There's an ocean inside you, and when you're ready you'll drink.

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Be less of a judge and you will be surprised that when you become a witness and you don't judge yourself, you stop judging others too. And that makes you more human, more compassionate, more understanding.

Rajneesh
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The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that. What is grievance? The baggage of old thought and emotion.

— Lao Tzu

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"We are here to find that dimension within ourselves that is deeper than thought."

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The body is made of food, as the mind is made of thoughts. See them as they are. Non-identification, when natural and spontaneous, is liberation.

Nisargadatta_Maharaj

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When thoughts arise, recognize them clearly as your teacher.

Gampopa

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"To him who has had the experience no explanation is necessary, to him who has not, none is possible."

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Before anything happens materially, it already happened energetically in the inner world. The outer world is a reflection of the inner world. That’s called manifestation.

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You need to know why you have a problem, so you don’t keep repeating it.
According to Lao Tzu-
Watch you’re your thoughts they become words, watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.

- Lao Tzu

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Krishna to Arjuna:

I alone am real, Arjuna, looking out, amused from deep within the eyes of every creature. I am the object of all knowledge, father and mother of the world, the source of all things. I am the goal, the root, the witness, home and refuge, dearest friend, creation and annihilation, everlasting seed and treasure.

I am the radiance of the sun, I open or withhold the rainclouds, I am immortality and death, am being and non-being.

I am the Self, Arjuna, seated in the heart of every creature. I am the origin, the middle, and the end that all must come to.

I am always with all beings; I abandon no one. And however great your inner darkness, you are never separate from me. Let your thoughts flow past you, calmly; keep me near, at every moment; trust me with your life, because I am you, more than you yourself are.

— Bhagavad Gita

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"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."

Explanation: This quote by Lao Tzu is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of love. Lao Tzu suggests that receiving love from someone gives us a sense of inner strength, as it empowers us and makes us feel valued and supported. On the other hand, loving someone deeply requires courage, as it entails vulnerability and the willingness to open our hearts to another person. Lao Tzu's words convey the idea that love is not merely a passive emotion but an active force that can inspire and empower us to overcome challenges and grow as individuals.

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"Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."

This quote by Lao Tzu emphasizes the importance of taking action and making progress in life. Lao Tzu encourages us to tackle difficult tasks when they appear easier to manage and to accomplish great things when they are still in their early stages. By doing so, we can avoid procrastination and overcome obstacles with relative ease. Furthermore, Lao Tzu uses the metaphor of a journey of a thousand miles starting with a single step to highlight the significance of taking that first small step towards our goals. It reminds us that every grand endeavor begins with a small act, and it is important not to underestimate the power of beginning and taking that first step forward.

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Book name: "The Way of Harmony"

Quote: "By embracing the stillness within, we discover the boundless power that flows through the universe."

Explanation: In "The Way of Harmony," Lao Tzu reminds us that true strength lies not in force or aggression, but in finding inner peace and aligning ourselves with the natural rhythms of life. The quote emphasizes the importance of stillness and introspection as a means to tap into the limitless energy and wisdom that permeates the world. By cultivating a state of calm and tranquility within ourselves, we become receptive to the seamless flow of existence, enabling us to navigate life with grace and harmony.

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