Come up Quote by Sathya Sai Baba
“You can remain in the world for any number of years, but don't let the world take hold. Don't let the world take hold of the inside world. There is the example of the lotus. It stays deep down in the mud. It comes up to the light, and it can't stay without water because it would die. But it does not get mixed up either with the mud or the water. You have seen the lotus; even if the water comes it just goes off again. Now, when they talk of God, they always say 'the lotus eyes, the lotus feet' because of this inner significance.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Spiritual Teachings of Sathya Sai Baba, 1970s
He uses the lotus metaphor to illustrate staying pure and centered despite external circumstances.
In simple terms: Stay pure like a lotus, untouched by mud or water.
Key Takeaway
Maintain inner purity despite external influences.
Themes
spirituality
inner peace
resilience
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- stressful work environments
- relationships
- meditation practice
Key Concepts
metaphor
detachment
inner world
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay grounded without isolating yourself?
- What practices help maintain inner clarity?
A Different Perspective
Pure detachment can be unrealistic in highly interactive contexts.
![“O Lord, we pray that You let us be born in any hellish condition of life, just as long as our hearts and minds are always engaged in the service of Your lotus feet, our words are made beautiful [by speaking of Your activities] just as tulasī leaves are beautified when offered unto Your lotus feet…” quote by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/347/a-c-bhaktivedanta-swami-prabhu_life_o-lord-we-pray-that-you-let-us-be-born-i_1684484.jpg)
