Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

The sacrifice which causes sorrow to the doer of the sacrifice is no sacrifice. Real sacrifice lightens the mind of the doer and gives him a sense of peace and joy. The Buddha gave up the pleasures of life because they had become painful to him.

The sacrifice which causes sorrow to the doer of the sacrifi

Summary

This quote highlights that true sacrifice is not meant to bring sorrow or suffering to the one making the sacrifice. It suggests that genuine sacrifice brings about a sense of relief, contentment, and happiness to the individual performing it. The Buddha, as an example, renounced the worldly pleasures that had begun to cause him anguish and opted for a path of selflessness and enlightenment. By letting go of what was burdensome, he found a profound sense of peace and joy. Thus, the quote emphasizes the positive transformative effect of sacrifice when it is free from sorrow.

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By Mahatma Gandhi

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