(The real brahmin is the one who:) ... has crossed beyond…
“(The real brahmin is the one who:) ... has crossed beyond duality ...knows no this shore, other shore, or both ...(is) settled in mind ... without inflowing thoughts ...is without attachment ...endures undisturbed criticism, ill-treatment and bonds, (and is) strong in patience ...(is) without anger, devout, upright, free from craving, disciplined and in his last body ...has experienced the end of his suffering here in this life, who has set down the burden, freed!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The enlightened one transcends duality, remains unattached, patient, and free from craving, enduring hardship without anger
In simple terms: A wise person is beyond duality, patient, unattached, and free from desire
Cultivate detachment, patience, and equanimity in suffering
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- monastic life
- personal crisis
- conflict resolution
- stressful work environments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be free from craving?
- How can one practice patience amid criticism?
Detachment may lead to emotional disengagement in relationships