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“Leave your mind alone, that is all. Do not go along with it. After all, there is no such thing as mind apart from thoughts which come and go obeying their own laws, not yours. They dominate you only because you are interested in them.” quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
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“Leave your mind alone, that is all. Do not go along with it. After all, there is no such thing as mind apart from thoughts which come and go obeying their own laws, not yours. They dominate you only because you are interested in them.”

Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Maharaj advises observing the mind without attachment, noting thoughts arise and pass by their own laws, and we are only entangled when we focus on them.

In simple terms: Watch thoughts without clinging; they come and go.

Key Takeaway

Practice non‑attachment to thoughts.

Themes

mindfulness non‑attachment awareness self‑inquiry

Mood

calm contemplative

Type

spiritual practical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • stress reduction
  • daily decision‑making

Key Concepts

thoughts law of mind interest

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you notice thoughts without reacting?
  • What habits keep you attached to mental chatter?
A Different Perspective

Some may find it hard to stop identifying with thoughts.

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