Affection Quote by Kabir
“As long as a human being worries about when he will die, and what he has that is his, all of his works are zero. When affection for the I-creature and what it owns is dead, then the work of the Teacher is over.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Verses of Kabir, 15th century, Indian mystic tradition
Human preoccupation with mortality and material ownership renders all achievements meaningless; true work ends when love for creation ceases.
In simple terms: Worrying about death and possessions makes work meaningless; love for creation ends work.
Key Takeaway
Focus on love and purpose beyond material concerns.
Themes
spirituality
mortality
materialism
purpose
love
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative pursuits
- teaching
- legacy planning
Key Concepts
Sufi mysticism
impermanence
detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “work of the Teacher” mean to you?
- How can love for creation guide your daily actions?
A Different Perspective
Material concerns can motivate positive action and responsibility.
