--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Greed and sexuality cannot be friends…" description: "\"“Greed and sexuality cannot be friends. When one is truly free of sexuality, he becomes greedy. He will care only for wealth; he will become greedy for..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f1/dada-bhagwan-31_celibacy_greed-and-sexuality-cannot-be-friends-wh_1383366.jpg" --- # Greed and sexuality cannot be friends. When one is truly… ![“Greed and sexuality cannot be friends. When one is truly free of sexuality, he becomes greedy. He will care only for wealth; he will become greedy for that. Then, he shall become a snake in next life and will keep protecting it. The person involved in sexuality is not very greedy.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f1/dada-bhagwan-31_celibacy_greed-and-sexuality-cannot-be-friends-wh_1383366.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f1/dada-bhagwan-31_celibacy_greed-and-sexuality-cannot-be-friends-wh_1383366.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f1/dada-bhagwan-31_celibacy_greed-and-sexuality-cannot-be-friends-wh_1383366.jpg) > ““Greed and sexuality cannot be friends. When one is truly free of sexuality, he becomes greedy. He will care only for wealth; he will become greedy for that. Then, he shall become a snake in next life and will keep protecting it. The person involved in sexuality is not very greedy.”” [Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote suggests that unrestrained sexual desire and greed are mutually exclusive; lacking sexual drive may lead to material obsession, which in turn can cause spiritual downfall. **In simple terms:** Sexual desire and greed oppose; loss of one may increase the other. Key Takeaway Balance desires, avoid excess. Themes spirituality materialism ethics Mood reflective cautionary Type philosophical ethical When to use this quote - personal growth - financial decisions - spiritual practice - relationship counseling Key Concepts karma desire attachment Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance material goals with personal fulfillment? - Can one be free of greed while still experiencing desire? 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