Quote by Ashvaghosha

Thoughts of themselves have no substance; let them arise and pass away unheeded. Thoughts will not take form of themselves, unless they are grasped by the attention; if they are ignored, there will be no appearing and no disappearing.

Thoughts of themselves have no substance; let them arise and

Summary

This quote highlights the transient nature of thoughts and emphasizes the significance of our attention or awareness in giving them substance. It suggests that thoughts alone hold no lasting significance and should be allowed to arise and fade away without being attached to or focused upon. If we choose not to give attention or importance to our thoughts, they will not manifest or disappear, illustrating the power we have in controlling their influence over us.

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