Quote by Sri Madhava

Freedom, then, lies only in our innate human capacity to choose between different sorts of bondage, bondage to desire or self esteem, or bondage to the light that lightens all our olives.

Freedom, then, lies only in our innate human capacity to cho

Summary

This quote suggests that true freedom is found not in escaping all restraints, but rather in our ability to choose the type of constraints we are bound by. It highlights that we can be enslaved by various things in life, such as our desires or the need for affirmation, or we can embrace a different form of bondage that brings illumination and enlightenment. This implies that freedom is not about being completely unrestricted, but about consciously making choices that align with our values and purpose.

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Freedom

By Sri Madhava

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