In other searchings it might be the object of the quest that brought satisfaction, or it might be something incidental that one got on the way; but in religion, desire was fulfilment, it was the seeking itself that rewarded.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Unlike other quests where satisfaction comes from the result, in religion the desire and seeking itself provide fulfillment.
- In plain terms
- Religion rewards the desire to seek, not just the result.
- What can you take from it?
- Spiritual desire is its own reward.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does the process satisfy you or only the outcome?
- What drives your spiritual quest?
Another view
Not all seekers find fulfillment in the process alone.
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