Why is there inner burning [antar daah, inner suffering]…
““Why is there inner burning [antar daah, inner suffering] present? Inner Burning [Antardaah] is not dependent/based on merit or demerit karma (paap-punya). Inner Burning [Inner suffering] is indeed present in both suffering producing karmas, unpleasant (ashata vedaniya) as well as pleasant (shata vedaniya). Inner Burning [Inner suffering] is dependent upon the wrong belief.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Inner suffering arises not from moral merit but from mistaken beliefs, indicating that mental states are shaped by perception rather than karma alone.
In simple terms: Suffering comes from wrong beliefs, not just karma.
Examine and correct false beliefs to ease suffering.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal distress
- meditation practice
- counseling
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your beliefs shape your experience of pain?
- Can changing perception reduce suffering?
The view may overlook structural causes of suffering, focusing only on internal belief.