Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Rid of craving and without clinging, an expert in the study of texts, and understanding the right sequence of the words, he may indeed be called "In his last body", "Great in wisdom" and a "Great man."
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of letting go of desires and attachments to achieve true understanding and wisdom.
In this quote, Gautama Buddha teaches that by freeing oneself from cravings and attachments, and by gaining a deep understanding of knowledge and the correct order of thoughts, one can attain a higher state of being. This state is characterized by wisdom and greatness, indicating that true enlightenment comes from within rather than from external pursuits or material possessions.
Themes
WisdomCravingAttachmentUnderstandingEnlightenment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a meditation workshop to highlight the importance of mindfulness.
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