You worldly-minded people are most unfortunate! You are surrounded with sorrows and troubles overhead and underfoot and to the right and to the left, and you are enigmas even to yourselves.

Summary

This quote suggests that those who are overly focused on worldly pursuits and materialistic desires are unfortunately burdened with various sorrows and problems. It implies that these individuals are overwhelmed with difficulties from all directions, leading to a life filled with confusion and a lack of self-awareness. The quote criticizes the negative consequences that excessive attachment to worldly matters can bring, emphasizing the need for a more balanced and spiritually-centered perspective.

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