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“If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out.”

Gautama Buddha

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Source Sutra: Dhammapada, Verse 5

To achieve peace, first remove the source of danger or disturbance.

In simple terms: Remove threats before seeking calm.

Key Takeaway

Eliminate problems before expecting tranquility.

Themes

peace conflict resolution mindfulness

Mood

calm reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • sleep
  • home safety
  • stress management
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

Buddhism cause and effect

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden dangers are you ignoring?
  • How can you address internal conflicts?
A Different Perspective

If the threat is internal, external removal may not suffice.

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