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What does it mean?
Immortality is achieved through inner stability that remains unmoved by material concerns.
In plain terms
A person who is not shaken by physical things has reached a lasting state.
What can you take from it?
Find freedom by detaching your peace from material possessions.

Where it applies

  • meditation practice
  • dealing with loss
  • seeking peace

Putting it to work

  • limit material desires
  • focus on inner values
  • practice non-attachment

Questions to consider

  • What material thing disturbs your peace most?
  • How would you act if nothing external could shake you?

Another view

Complete detachment from material needs is difficult in daily survival.

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