If you are thinking of nything with dependence upon it…
“If you are thinking of nything with dependence upon it, there is a motive of curiosity, or pleasure, or success, and though the thinking will help towards satisfaction you will still be in bondage. There is no harm in this, but the higher samadhi, without such motives, is best.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Thinking driven by desire, curiosity, or success keeps us bound; true liberation comes from motive‑free, pure meditative focus.
In simple terms: Desire ties us; pure meditation frees us.
Key Takeaway
Seek motive‑free meditation for freedom.
Themes
freedom
meditation
desire
bondage
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- retreats
- study of yoga
- self‑inquiry
Key Concepts
spiritual liberation
mindfulness
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What motives bind you?
- Can you experience samadhi without desire?
A Different Perspective
Pure meditation can be hard to sustain without guidance.