Pain and pleasure are transitory; endure all dualities…
“Pain and pleasure are transitory; endure all dualities with calmness, while trying at the same time to remove their hold. Imagination is the door through which disease as well as healing enters. Disbelieve in the reality of sickness even when you are ill [...].The power of unfulfilled desires is the root of all man's slavery.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life’s dualities are temporary; maintain calm while reducing their grip, and recognize imagination’s power over health and illness.
In simple terms: Dualities are fleeting; stay calm and control imagination.
Cultivate equanimity and mindful imagination.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress management
- mental health
- personal growth
- meditation
- creative visualization
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you use imagination to heal rather than harm?
- What practices help maintain calm amid dualities?
Imagination can also amplify fear if unchecked.