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Detachment Quote by Sri Chinmoy

“Your heart must become a sea of love. Your mind must become a river of detachment.” quote by Sri Chinmoy
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“Your heart must become a sea of love. Your mind must become a river of detachment.”

Sri Chinmoy

About This Quote

Source Book: Ten Thousand Steps to Success, 1995

Advocates opening the heart to love and the mind to detachment, like sea and river.

In simple terms: Open heart to love, mind to detachment.

Key Takeaway

Practice love and non‑attachment.

Themes

spirituality love detachment

Mood

calm inspirational

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • personal healing

Key Concepts

mindfulness compassion philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you love deeply while staying detached?
  • What practices help balance love and detachment?
A Different Perspective

Detachment may be misinterpreted as emotional coldness.

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