Asks Quote by Sathya Sai Baba
“Swami cannot give peace of mind; you must work for it yourselves. First, stop the questioning and ask, 'who am I?'. This is my body, my mind, my intelligence. But who is this 'My'? Who is it that claims the ownership of that which is declared to be 'mine'? 'My' indicates ownership. That 'My' is the life. As long as the life is in the body, there is this connection between the 'my' and the intellect - 'my' body, 'my' house, 'my' land. But the moment you remove the life from the body, there is no 'my' or sense of possession. Life is God.”
About This Quote
Source Spiritual teaching: Lecture on self‑realization, 1995
True peace comes from inner inquiry, not external guidance; recognizing the self beyond ownership.
In simple terms: Peace requires inner work, not external gifts.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner truth.
Themes
spirituality
self‑knowledge
peace
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑inquiry
- philosophical life
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
ego
divine nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Who am I beyond my possessions?
- How does letting go of ownership affect peace?
A Different Perspective
Detaching from identity can be unsettling.
