By all means attend to your duties. Action, in which you…
“By all means attend to your duties. Action, in which you are not emotionally involved and which is beneficial and does not cause suffering will not bind you. You may be engaged in several directions and work with enormous zest, yet remain inwardly free and quiet, with a mirror like mind, which reflects all, without being affected.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Acting without attachment and with compassion keeps the mind free, allowing multiple pursuits without inner turmoil.
In simple terms: Selfless work preserves inner peace.
Serve without clinging.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- volunteer work
- career multitasking
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice detachment in daily tasks?
- What does a “mirror mind” look like for you?
Attachment can cause suffering.