Sariputra asked of the devakanya, 'What have you gained or…
““Sariputra asked of the devakanya, 'What have you gained or attained that has given you supernatural powers?' The devakanya answered, 'Just because I have really neither gained nor attained anything whatsoever, I can be as I am.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True power comes from non-attachment; gaining nothing leads to inner freedom
In simple terms: Embrace emptiness to access inner power
Key Takeaway
spirituality;philosophy;self;detachment;power
Themes
non-attachment
inner peace
Buddhist concepts
Mood
spiritual
philosophical
Type
Devakanya Answered:0
Asked Devakanya:0
Sariputra Asked:0
Powers Devakanya:0
Devakanya Gained:0
When to use this quote
- Detachment may be misunderstood as apathy
Key Concepts
meditation
self-study
teaching
Questions to Reflect On
- calm
- insightful
A Different Perspective
How does non-attachment affect daily life?;What practices help cultivate inner freedom?