Intoxication caused by whatever one possesses is all (part…
““Intoxication caused by whatever one possesses is all (part of) body-complex (pudgal); be it education, knowledge or anything else, that is all maya (deceit). When one becomes possessed by this maya, when will it ever let go?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Possessions, including knowledge, are illusion; they bind and prevent liberation.
In simple terms: Possessions are illusion that trap the mind.
Release attachment to material and mental possessions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- detachment
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What possessions bind you?
- How can you practice non-attachment?
Letting go can be difficult amid societal expectations.