Maharajji told me, 'Give up anger and I'll help you.' I found _x000D_ that love freed me back into the ocean of love and my righteous anger didn't do that. And I would rather be free than right.
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Suffering lets us see where are attachments are - and that helps us get free.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Suffering reveals our attachments, guiding us toward liberation.
This quote by Ram Dass emphasizes that suffering is not only an inherent part of life but also a crucial teacher. It points out that through our pain, we can identify the attachments we have, which often bind us and contribute to our suffering. Recognizing these attachments allows us to work towards freeing ourselves from them, leading to greater inner peace and understanding.
Themes
SufferingAttachmentsFreedomPainPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about coping with loss, this quote can offer comfort and perspective.
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