--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What is parigraha (acquisitiveness)? It…" description: "\"“What is parigraha (acquisitiveness)? It is not really a graha (stars). If your vision is worldly, then parigraha (owning things other than the self) w..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/307/dada-bhagwan-31_acquisitiveness_what-is-parigraha-acquisitiveness-it-is_745950.jpg" --- # What is parigraha (acquisitiveness)? It is not really a… ![“What is parigraha (acquisitiveness)? It is not really a graha (stars). If your vision is worldly, then parigraha (owning things other than the self) will latch on to you. If your vision is of the Self (Soul), then it will not latch on.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/307/dada-bhagwan-31_acquisitiveness_what-is-parigraha-acquisitiveness-it-is_745950.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/307/dada-bhagwan-31_acquisitiveness_what-is-parigraha-acquisitiveness-it-is_745950.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/307/dada-bhagwan-31_acquisitiveness_what-is-parigraha-acquisitiveness-it-is_745950.jpg) > ““What is parigraha (acquisitiveness)? It is not really a graha (stars). If your vision is worldly, then parigraha (owning things other than the self) will latch on to you. If your vision is of the Self (Soul), then it will not latch on.”” [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. Attachment to material possessions stems from worldly focus; self‑realization frees one from such cravings. **In simple terms:** Worldly focus creates attachment. Key Takeaway Seek self‑knowledge. Themes spirituality detachment self materialism Mood contemplative spiritual Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - daily budgeting - minimalist living - career priorities Key Concepts non‑attachment inner peace ego consciousness Questions to Reflect On - What practices help shift focus inward? - How does society reinforce material attachment? 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