So much for all the prayers you've learned. They are no help to basic needs. And all the worlds they've shown you Just make you even greedier.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prayers and spiritual visions often fail to address material needs and may instead increase desire.
- In plain terms
- Spiritual lessons don't solve basic problems and can make you want more.
- What can you take from it?
- Spirituality without action can leave practical needs unmet.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you seek from spiritual practice?
- How do you balance desire and need?
Another view
The quote assumes spiritual practices ignore material needs, which may not be universal.
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