I was born into the world as the king of truth for the salvation of the world.
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When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Disliking evil and appreciating good teachings leads to tranquility and freedom from fear.
This quote by Buddha highlights the importance of cultivating positive feelings towards good virtues and teachings. When one consciously chooses to dislike evil and embraces the tranquility that comes from good thoughts and teachings, one can experience a deeper sense of happiness and liberation from fear, suggesting that our internal disposition significantly influences our emotional state and resilience against negativity.
Themes
DislikeEvilTranquilityGood TeachingsFreedomFearBuddha
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speaker might use this quote to encourage individuals to focus on positive values.
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