--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The mind is totally attached to Maya; the…" description: "\"The mind is totally attached to Maya; the mortal has forgotten his fear of old age and death. Gazing upon his family, he blossoms forth like the lotus ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dc6/sri-guru-granth-sahib-12500_age_the-mind-is-totally-attached-to-maya-the_2661317.jpg" --- # The mind is totally attached to Maya; the mortal has… ![“The mind is totally attached to Maya; the mortal has forgotten his fear of old age and death. Gazing upon his family, he blossoms forth like the lotus flower; the deceitful person watches and covets the homes of others.” quote by Sri Guru Granth Sahib](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dc6/sri-guru-granth-sahib-12500_age_the-mind-is-totally-attached-to-maya-the_2661317.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dc6/sri-guru-granth-sahib-12500_age_the-mind-is-totally-attached-to-maya-the_2661317.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dc6/sri-guru-granth-sahib-12500_age_the-mind-is-totally-attached-to-maya-the_2661317.jpg) > “The mind is totally attached to Maya; the mortal has forgotten his fear of old age and death. Gazing upon his family, he blossoms forth like the lotus flower; the deceitful person watches and covets the homes of others.” [Sri Guru Granth Sahib](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sri-guru-granth-sahib/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Attachment to illusion blinds mortals to aging and death; yet observing family and purity leads to spiritual blossoming, while envy corrupts. **In simple terms:** Letting go of illusion reveals true spiritual growth. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual clarity over material illusion. Themes spirituality impermanence envy Mood reflective serene Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - community service - self‑reflection - ethical living Key Concepts Maya lotus symbolism ethical conduct Questions to Reflect On - How does illusion affect daily life? - What practices reduce envy? 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