Attachment-abhorrence Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““Who are considered as those who live a worldly life (sansaari)? Those who have attachment-abhorrence and anger-pride-deceit-greed (kashays), are all sansaari. Those who do not have a resultant state of control over anger-pride-deceit-greed (saiyam parinaam), are all sansaari. If one is living with queens, but if he has control over anger-pride-deceit-greed (saiyam), then he is considered saiyami whereas the one who renounces worldly life but has no saiyam then even he is considered sansaari.””
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Teachings of Dada Bhagwan, 1970s
A person is worldly (sansaari) if they are driven by attachment and negative emotions; true freedom (saiyam) comes from mastering those impulses, regardless of external status.
In simple terms: Worldliness stems from uncontrolled desires and anger; mastery frees you.
Cultivate self‑control over anger and greed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily stress
- leadership
- personal relationships
- career pressures
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you recognize anger or pride influencing your decisions?
- How can you practice saiyam in ordinary life?
Even with external success, lack of inner control keeps one bound to worldly suffering.