Avoidance Quote by Frederick Lenz
“The three principal samskaras have to do with sex, money and power. In all those countless incarnations that one goes through in the religious practice, the avoidance is tremendous. We brand those things as evil.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets, 1995
He identifies sex, money, and power as the three main karmic patterns that people strive to avoid, labeling them as evil.
In simple terms: Sex, money, power are core karmic traps.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and transcend these core attachments.
Themes
spirituality
karma
materialism
psychology
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
spiritual.
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- ethical decision‑making
- financial planning
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
attachment
desire
ego
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate healthy ambition from attachment?
- Can these forces be transformed rather than avoided?
A Different Perspective
Labeling these forces as evil can oversimplify their nuanced role.
