My dear heart, never think you are better than others. Listen to their sorrows with compassion. If you want peace, don't harbor bad thoughts, do not gossip and don't teach what you do not know.
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Whatever posessions and objects of its desires the lower self may obtain, it hangs on to them, refusing to let them go out of greed for more, or out of fear of poverty and need.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the lower self's attachment to material possessions driven by greed and fear.
In this quote, Rumi emphasizes the nature of the lower self, which clings to material possessions and desires, driven by a fear of lacking or losing what it has. This attachment reflects greed and insecurity, preventing the individual from experiencing true freedom and abundance. By illustrating this struggle, Rumi encourages self-reflection and a deeper understanding of what it means to let go of the material for spiritual growth.
Themes
GreedAttachmentMaterialismSelfFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about letting go of material possessions.
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