The spirit is the cause of all our thoughts and body-action, and everything, but it is untouched by good or evil, pleasure or pain, heat or cold, and all the dualism of nature, although it lends its light to everything.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The spirit causes all actions but remains untouched by dualities.
- In plain terms
- The spirit drives everything but stays unaffected by good or bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the spirit as pure and detached.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your spirit?
- Are you affected by duality?
Another view
Emotional connection often requires engagement with duality.
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