Abandon Quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
“Playing with various approaches may be due to resistance to going within, to the fear of having to abandon the illusion of being something or somebody in particular.Of all the affections the love of oneself comes first. Light and love are impersonal.When you do not think yourself to be this or that, all conflict ceases. Any attempt to do something about your problems is bound to fail, for what is caused by desire can be undone only in freedom from desire. You cannot be rid of problems without abandoning illusions.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Recorded interview, 1975
Self‑love precedes all affections; shedding personal identity ends conflict and frees one from desire‑driven problems.
In simple terms: Love yourself first; let go of identity to end conflict.
Key Takeaway
Release ego.
Themes
self‑love
identity
desire
freedom
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
spirituality
non‑attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you truly love yourself without ego?
- What does freedom from desire look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Desire may persist even after intellectual understanding.
