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You must be ready to give up everything, not only material attachments but also human attachments - father, mother, wife
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"You must be ready to give up everything, not only material attachments but also human attachments - father, mother, wife, children - everything that you have. But the one thing which you have to abandon unconditionally is your self"

- Bede Griffiths

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This quote by Bede Griffiths speaks with the idea of self-sacrifice and the significance of letting go of accessories in order to reach a greater spiritual level. He is suggesting that in order to reach a higher spiritual level, one should want to give up whatever, including product possessions, family, and even one's own self. This is a tough idea to understand, as it requires a person to let go of all attachments and to be ready to compromise their own identity. Nevertheless, by doing so, one can reach a higher spiritual level and get a greater understanding of the world. This quote speaks with the idea that in order to reach a higher spiritual level, one should be willing to let go of all attachments and to be going to sacrifice their own identity.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Bede Griffiths between December 17, 1906 and May 13, 1993. He/she was a famous Clergyman from United Kingdom. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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