Concepts Quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
“You are so used to the support of concepts that when your concepts leave you, although it is your true state, you get frightened and try to cling to them again.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: I Am That, 1973
When familiar mental frameworks disappear, we feel fear and instinctively try to grasp them again, despite recognizing this as our authentic condition.
In simple terms: Losing familiar ideas causes fear, leading us to cling to them.
Key Takeaway
Accept the emptiness and stay present.
Themes
fear
attachment
self
awareness
spirituality
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- creative work
- decision making
- relationship conflict
Key Concepts
non-duality
ego
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What concepts do you cling to when uncertainty arises?
- How can awareness of fear transform your response?
A Different Perspective
Clinging can reinforce the illusion of self and hinder growth.
