If you get attached, then it becomes an obsession. If the…
“If you get attached, then it becomes an obsession. If the person is not there, you are unhappy. If you miss the person, you are in misery. And attachment is such a disease that if the person is not there you are in misery, and if the person is there you are indifferent. Then it is okay; it is taken for granted. If the person is there it is okay - no more than that. If the person is not there, then you are in misery. This is attachment.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Attachment creates a cycle of dependence and misery, making happiness contingent on another’s presence or absence.
In simple terms: Attachment makes happiness rely on others, causing suffering.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner independence.
Themes
attachment
dependence
misery
contentment
Mood
introspective
serene
Type
spiritual
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mindfulness practice
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true freedom from attachment look like?
- Can love exist without attachment?
A Different Perspective
Detachment may feel cold or isolating.