--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: (The real brahmin is the one who:)…" description: "\"(The real brahmin is the one who:) ... has crossed beyond duality ...knows no this shore, other shore, or both ...(is) settled in mind ... without infl..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b3/gautama-buddha-163_attachment_the-real-brahmin-is-the-one-who-has-cros_3081435.jpg" --- # (The real brahmin is the one who:) ... has crossed beyond… ![“(The real brahmin is the one who:) ... has crossed beyond duality ...knows no this shore, other shore, or both ...(is) settled in mind ... without inflowing thoughts ...is without attachment ...endures undisturbed criticism, ill-treatment and bonds, (and is) strong in patience ...(is) without…” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b3/gautama-buddha-163_attachment_the-real-brahmin-is-the-one-who-has-cros_3081435.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b3/gautama-buddha-163_attachment_the-real-brahmin-is-the-one-who-has-cros_3081435.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b3/gautama-buddha-163_attachment_the-real-brahmin-is-the-one-who-has-cros_3081435.jpg) > “(The real brahmin is the one who:) ... has crossed beyond duality ...knows no this shore, other shore, or both ...(is) settled in mind ... without inflowing thoughts ...is without attachment ...endures undisturbed criticism, ill-treatment and bonds, (and is) strong in patience ...(is) without anger, devout, upright, free from craving, disciplined and in his last body ...has experienced the end of his suffering here in this life, who has set down the burden, freed!” [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. The enlightened one transcends duality, remains unattached, patient, and free from craving, enduring hardship without anger **In simple terms:** A wise person is beyond duality, patient, unattached, and free from desire Key Takeaway Cultivate detachment, patience, and equanimity in suffering Themes spirituality detachment patience non‑attachment enlightenment Mood calm contemplative serene Type teaching philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - monastic life - personal crisis - conflict resolution - stressful work environments Key Concepts mindfulness equanimity self‑discipline compassion Questions to Reflect On - What does it mean to be free from craving? - How can one practice patience amid criticism? 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