A diamond was laying in the street covered with dirt. Many fools passed by. Someone who knew diamonds picked it up.
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As long as a human being worries about when he will die, and what he has that is his,_x000D_ all of his works are zero._x000D_ When affection for the I-creature and what it owns is dead,_x000D_ then the work of the Teacher is over.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Worrying about material possessions and mortality distracts from meaningful work.
This quote by Kabir emphasizes the futility of attaching oneself to material possessions and the anxiety over death. It suggests that true fulfillment and purpose come from transcending these concerns, allowing for genuine devotion and impactful work to emerge from a place of love and wisdom rather than fear and attachment.
Themes
DeathAttachmentMaterialismWorkTeacherAffection
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational talk about finding purpose beyond material wealth.
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