A man who has attained certain powers through medicines, or through words, or through mortification, still has desires, but that man who has attained to Samadhi through concentration is alone free from all desires.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gaining powers through external means leaves desires intact. True freedom comes only from concentration leading to Samadhi.
- In plain terms
- Real freedom comes from concentration, not medicines or tricks.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek true freedom through concentration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives you true freedom?
- Are your desires resolved?
Another view
Samadhi is a difficult state to achieve.
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