Quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

It is always the false that makes you suffer, the false desires and fears, the false values and ideas, the false relationships between people. Abandon the false and you are free of pain; truth makes happy, truth liberates.

It is always the false that makes you suffer, the false desi

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that falsehood and illusion are the root causes of suffering. It suggests that attachment to false desires, fears, values, ideas, and relationships leads to pain. On the other hand, finding truth and letting go of falsehood is presented as a path towards liberation and happiness. By recognizing and rejecting the illusions that govern our lives, we can free ourselves from the troubles and burdens that come with them, finding genuine joy and freedom in the pursuit of truth.

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Truth Inspirational Spiritual

By Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

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