Choices Quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
“All you want is to be happy. All your desires, whatever they may be, are longing for happiness. Basically, you wish yourself well...desire by itself is not wrong. It is life itself, the urge to grow in knowledge and experience. It is choices you make that are wrong. To imagine that some little thing-food, sex, power, fame-will make you happy is to decieve oneself. Only something as vast and deep as your real self can make you truly and lastingly happy.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Lecture on self‑realization by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, 1975
True happiness arises from inner growth and self‑knowledge, not external possessions or fleeting desires.
In simple terms: Inner growth, not material wants, leads to lasting happiness.
Key Takeaway
Focus on self‑development over external cravings.
Themes
happiness
self‑knowledge
growth
Mood
contemplative
peaceful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- learning new skills
- reflective journaling
Key Concepts
inner fulfillment
mindfulness
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate inner contentment daily?
- What habits distract you from deeper self‑understanding?
A Different Perspective
External achievements can provide temporary satisfaction but not lasting peace.
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