--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: People are preoccupied only with money…" description: "\"“People are preoccupied only with money. They are looking to see where they can get it from. Hey, why are you looking for it in a ‘cemetery’? This worl..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89b/dada-bhagwan-31_life_people-are-preoccupied-only-with-money-t_1660623.jpg" --- # People are preoccupied only with money. They are looking… ![“People are preoccupied only with money. They are looking to see where they can get it from. Hey, why are you looking for it in a ‘cemetery’? This worldly life has become like a cemetery. There is no love to be seen in it. The way in which money comes to one is a natural thing. It is (by way of)…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89b/dada-bhagwan-31_life_people-are-preoccupied-only-with-money-t_1660623.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89b/dada-bhagwan-31_life_people-are-preoccupied-only-with-money-t_1660623.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89b/dada-bhagwan-31_life_people-are-preoccupied-only-with-money-t_1660623.jpg) > ““People are preoccupied only with money. They are looking to see where they can get it from. Hey, why are you looking for it in a ‘cemetery’? This worldly life has become like a cemetery. There is no love to be seen in it. The way in which money comes to one is a natural thing. It is (by way of) scientific circumstantial evidences. Why do we have to run after it? If it were to free (liberate) us itself, then it would be very good, right?”” [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 critiques society’s obsession with money, likening life to a lifeless cemetery lacking love, and questions the pursuit of wealth as a natural but misguided goal. **In simple terms:** Money obsession makes life empty and loveless. Key Takeaway Reevaluate priorities beyond wealth. Themes materialism spirituality love death society Mood cynical reflective Type philosophical critical When to use this quote - personal reflection - social critique - philosophical discussion - spiritual teaching - cultural commentary Key Concepts consumerism existentialism detachment Questions to Reflect On - What values truly fulfill you? - How can love replace material pursuit? 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