All happiness comes from awareness. The more we are conscious the deeper the joy. Acceptance of pain, non-resistance, courage and endurance - these open deep and perennial sources of real happiness, true bliss.
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Learn to live without self concern. _x000D_ _x000D_ For this you must know your own true being as indomitable, fearless and ever victorious. _x000D_ _x000D_ Once you know with absolute certainty that nothing can trouble you but your own imagination, _x000D_ _x000D_ you come to disregard your desires and fears, concepts and ideas, and live by truth alone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and detachment from fear and desire for true living.
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj's quote invites us to understand our true essence beyond self-concern. It suggests that by recognizing our inherent strength and the limitations of our imagination, we can transcend our fears and desires, leading a life grounded in truth and authenticity.
Themes
Self-AwarenessDetachmentFearlessnessTruthImagination
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming personal fears and limiting beliefs.
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