Attached Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Our misery comes, not from work, but by our getting attached to something. Take for instance, money: money is a great thing to have, earn it, says Krishna; struggle hard to get money, but don't get attached to it. So with children, with wife, husband, relatives, fame, everything; you have no need to shun them, only don't get attached. There is only one attachment and that belongs to the Lord, and to none other.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of Religions, Chicago, 1893
Attachment to material things creates suffering; true freedom comes from detaching while still fulfilling duties.
In simple terms: Clinging to possessions causes pain; let go while acting responsibly.
Key Takeaway
Practice non-attachment in daily life.
Themes
detachment
materialism
spirituality
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career
- family relationships
- financial goals
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Bhagavad Gita
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you serve others without expecting reward?
- What practices help you stay present?
A Different Perspective
Attachment may be hard to maintain in a consumerist culture.
