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“Do not be proud of wealth, people, relations and friends, or youth. All these are snatched by time in the blink of an eye. Giving up this illusory world, know and attain the Supreme.” quote by Adi Shankara
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“Do not be proud of wealth, people, relations and friends, or youth. All these are snatched by time in the blink of an eye. Giving up this illusory world, know and attain the Supreme.”

Adi Shankara

About This Quote

Source Treat: Viveka Chudamani, 8th century

Wealth, relationships, youth are temporary; renounce illusion to seek the Supreme.

In simple terms: Worldly things fade; seek higher truth.

Key Takeaway

Focus on spiritual goals over material.

Themes

spirituality impermanence detachment supreme

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • life transitions
  • grief
  • career changes
  • aging

Key Concepts

non‑attachment self‑realization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the "Supreme" mean to you?
  • How can you practice detachment daily?
A Different Perspective

Attachment can cause suffering.

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