First get rid of the delusion 'I am the body,' then only will we want real knowledge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Real knowledge requires first overcoming the illusion that you are only a body.
- In plain terms
- Stop believing you are just a body before you can seek true knowledge.
- What can you take from it?
- Transcending body illusion unlocks real knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much of your identity is physical?
- What do you mean by real knowledge?
Another view
Physical health matters, so ignoring the body entirely is unwise.
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