Worldliness

The jnani lets go of his identification with worldly things, distinguishing 'not this, not this'.

Its branches spread below and above, nourished by the qualities, with sense objects as their shoots. Below, its roots stretch down into the human world, bound to action.

O Partha, one who in this world does not follow along with this turning wheel, who lives only for sensory delight — that sinful one lives in vain.

Without giving up worldly attachments, one can never achieve true happiness. Without renunciation, one can never attain their highest good or find peace.

You cannot realize God if you have even the slightest bit of egoism, attachment to name and form, or worldly desires in your mind.

The heart that has been consumed by worldly desires cannot be influenced by higher feelings and cannot be shaped into a beautiful form.

How can I call out to you, Lord, with a mind that's so worldly and stained? Can a straw survive unharmed when thrown into a pit of fiery coals?

You can't achieve this as long as you have even a hint of worldliness.

The secret to happiness lies in letting go of worldly desires and attachments.

And it is said elsewhere: like waves on a great river, what one has done before turns one back; the coming of death is as unstoppable as the tide of the ocean. Like an animal tied by cords made of good and evil fruits — such is its lack of freedom. Dwelling in Yama's domain, it stands in many forms of fear. Like one drunk on wine who is no longer truly intoxicated — it is seized by past evil and made to wander. Like one bitten by a great serpent, it is stricken with calamity. Like deep darkness, passion blinds it. Like a conjurer's illusion, it is woven of māyā. Like a dream, its vision is false. Like the inner pith of a banana tree, it is without substance. Like an actor, its costume lasts only a moment. Like a painting on a wall, it is a pleasant falsehood. And thus it is said: sounds, touches, and other sense-objects stand as if they were blessings but are in truth afflictions — and the elemental self, clinging to them, forgets the highest state.

I know that wealth is not permanent. One cannot attain the eternal by means of transient things. So, I have given up worldly possessions and, through the sacrifice of fleeting things, I have gained the eternal.

The water of love protects those who immerse themselves in it from the burning effects of worldly illusion.

I have thus recited the most sacred story, by listening to which one is freed from worldly bonds and develops devotion to the lotus feet of the all-merciful Rama, who is like a tree that fulfills wishes for those who seek them.

In the Kali age, however, people reach the end of worldly existence simply by singing the praises of Lord Hari.

You are truly blessed, virtuous lady, with a holy idea and a deep love for Lord Rama's feet. Listen to this sacred story, which will end the delusion of the universe, inspire faith in Lord Rama, and help one cross the ocean of worldly existence with ease.

Your name alone removes the impurities of the Kali age and destroys worldly attachments.

Shatter the bonds that come in the form of opposing forces, such as heat and cold, joy and sorrow, and free us from adversity and worldly existence.

One should worship the one who is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe. Renouncing all worldly ties, my lord, worship the same hero of Raghu's line, who is fond of those who surrender to him.

Your name, my Lord, is a bridge that allows men to cross over the ocean of worldly existence.

They are embodiments of virtue, above worldly sorrows, and free from doubt. Nothing is dearer to them than my lotus feet, not even their body or home.