That side of our existence whose direction is towards the infinite seeks not wealth, but freedom and joy. There the reign of necessity ceases, and there our function is not to get but to be. To be what? To be one with Brahma. For the region of the infinite is the region of unity. Therefore the Upanishads say: If man apprehends God he becomes true. Here it is becoming, it is not having more. Words do no gather bulk when you know their meaning; they become true by being one with the idea.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True fulfillment comes from being one with the divine rather than acquiring wealth.
- In plain terms
- Seek unity with God and joy instead of material wealth.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on being rather than having to find freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the value of being vs having?
- How do we find unity in daily life?
Another view
Material needs still matter for survival in the physical world.
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