--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And for a disciple thus freed, in whose…" description: "\"And for a disciple thus freed, in whose heart dwells peace, there is nothing to be added to what has been done, and naught more remains for him to do. ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2cc/gautama-buddha-163_buddhist_and-for-a-disciple-thus-freed-in-whose-h_2964192.jpg" --- # And for a disciple thus freed, in whose heart dwells… ![“And for a disciple thus freed, in whose heart dwells peace, there is nothing to be added to what has been done, and naught more remains for him to do. Just as a rock of one solid mass remains unshaken by the wind, even so, neither forms, nor sounds, nor odors, nor tastes, nor contacts of any kind…” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2cc/gautama-buddha-163_buddhist_and-for-a-disciple-thus-freed-in-whose-h_2964192.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2cc/gautama-buddha-163_buddhist_and-for-a-disciple-thus-freed-in-whose-h_2964192.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2cc/gautama-buddha-163_buddhist_and-for-a-disciple-thus-freed-in-whose-h_2964192.jpg) > “And for a disciple thus freed, in whose heart dwells peace, there is nothing to be added to what has been done, and naught more remains for him to do. Just as a rock of one solid mass remains unshaken by the wind, even so, neither forms, nor sounds, nor odors, nor tastes, nor contacts of any kind, neither the desired, nor the undesired, can cause such an one to waver. Steadfast is his mind, gained is deliverance.” [Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gautama-buddha/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A liberated mind, free of desire and aversion, remains steady and untouched by external sensations. **In simple terms:** A freed mind stays steady despite external changes. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner steadiness and let go of attachments. Themes mindfulness detachment inner peace Mood calm steady reflective Type philosophical spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - daily stress - conflict resolution - habit change Key Concepts non‑attachment equanimity spiritual liberation Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice non‑attachment in daily life? - What sensations tend to disturb your inner steadiness? 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