Breaths Quote by Chanakya
“The Goddess of wealth is unsteady, and so is the life breath. The duration of life is uncertain, and the place of habitation is uncertain; but in all this inconsistent world religious merit alone is immovable.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Arthashastra, 3rd century BCE
Life’s impermanence makes religious merit the only stable value.
In simple terms: Only spiritual virtue remains constant.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate lasting moral worth.
Themes
impermanence
spirituality
stability
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- leadership
- financial planning
- health choices
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice virtue daily?
- What steadiness does merit provide?
A Different Perspective
Material wealth is still essential for survival.
![“Egoism and Money [Goddess of wealth; Lakshmi] are very much at odds [have great enmity]. There should be just enough egoism to accomplish one’s work. Beyond that, any expanded egoism and money have great enmity. Money (Lakshmi) stays away from it.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/418/dada-bhagwan-31_beyond_egoism-and-money-goddess-of-wealth-laksh_2115071.jpg)
