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#  Sariputra asked of the devakanya, 'What have you gained or…

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> ““Sariputra asked of the devakanya, 'What have you gained or attained that has given you supernatural powers?' The devakanya answered, 'Just because I have really neither gained nor attained anything whatsoever, I can be as I am.””

Roy Melvyn

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True power comes from non-attachment; gaining nothing leads to inner freedom

**In simple terms:** Embrace emptiness to access inner power

Key Takeaway

spirituality;philosophy;self;detachment;power

Themes

non-attachment inner peace Buddhist concepts

Mood

spiritual philosophical

Type

Devakanya Answered:0 Asked Devakanya:0 Sariputra Asked:0 Powers Devakanya:0 Devakanya Gained:0

When to use this quote

- Detachment may be misunderstood as apathy

Key Concepts

meditation self-study teaching

Questions to Reflect On

- calm
- insightful

A Different Perspective

How does non-attachment affect daily life?;What practices help cultivate inner freedom?

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