Who are considered as those who live a worldly life…
““Who are considered as those who live a worldly life (sansaari)? Those who have attachment-abhorrence and anger-pride-deceit-greed (kashays), are all sansaari. Those who do not have a resultant state of control over anger-pride-deceit-greed (saiyam parinaam), are all sansaari. If one is living with queens, but if he has control over anger-pride-deceit-greed (saiyam), then he is considered saiyami whereas the one who renounces worldly life but has no saiyam then even he is considered sansaari.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A person is worldly (sansaari) if they are driven by attachment and negative emotions; true freedom (saiyam) comes from mastering those impulses, regardless of external status.
In simple terms: Worldliness stems from uncontrolled desires and anger; mastery frees you.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑control over anger and greed.
Themes
spirituality
self‑mastery
worldliness
renunciation
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily stress
- leadership
- personal relationships
- career pressures
Key Concepts
attachment
anger
pride
deceit
greed
control
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you recognize anger or pride influencing your decisions?
- How can you practice saiyam in ordinary life?
A Different Perspective
Even with external success, lack of inner control keeps one bound to worldly suffering.