1. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) - This establishes that God is the creator of all material reality.
2. "For dust you are and to dust you will return." (Genesis 3:19) - Our physical bodies are temporary and will return to the earth, but our souls are eternal.
3. "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven." (Matthew 6:19-20) - Detachment from material possessions is advised.
4. "For we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world." (1 Timothy 6:7) - We come from the spiritual realm without physical possessions and return there the same way.
5. "Verily, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves." (Quran 13:11) - Lasting change must come from within the soul, not just physical circumstances.
6. "Whatever is on the earth will perish. And the Face of your Lord full of Majesty and Honor will remain forever." (Quran 55:26-27) - All material things are temporary, only God is eternal.
7. "And put your trust in the Ever-Living One who will never die." (Quran 25:58) - Our reliance should be on the undying spiritual reality, not the temporal physical realm.
8. "Na jāyate mriyate vā kadācin - nāyaṁ bhūtvā bhavitā vā na bhūyaḥ
ajo nityaḥ śāśvato'yaṁ purāṇo na hanyate hanyamāne śarīre" (Bhagavad Gita 2.20)
"The soul is never born, nor does it ever die; nor having once existed, does it ever cease to be. The soul is without birth, eternal, immortal, and ageless. It is not destroyed when the body is destroyed."
This verse establishes the eternity and indestructibility of the soul as distinct from the material body.
9. "Nāsato vidyate bhāvo nābhāvo vidyate sataḥ" (Bhagavad Gita 2.16)
"Those who are wise have realized the truth, that the impermanent is not permanent. The infinite cannot arise from the finite."
Material things constantly change and are impermanent, while spiritual reality is permanent and unchanging.
10. "Antavanta ime dehā nityasyoktāḥ śarīriṇaḥ
anāśhino'prameyasya tasmād yudhyasva Bhārata" (Bhagavad Gita 2.18)
"These bodies are perishable, but the embodied soul is imperishable, eternal and ageless. Therefore, O Arjuna, fight this inevitable war with certainty."
This encourages detachment and action without excessive attachment, since the soul is eternal while bodies are temporary vehicles.
11. "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." (1 John 2:15) - Worldly attachments are discouraged as they can diminish one's spiritual love.
12. "And We have appointed the night and the day as two signs; and We have made the sign of the night darkening, and the sign of the day illuminating, that you may seek grace from your Lord, and that you may know the computation of years and the reckoning." (Quran 17:12) - The cycles of night/day are signs pointing to higher spiritual realities.
13. "Indriyasyendriyasyārthe rāgadveṣau vyavasthitau
tayorna vaśhamāgacchet tau hyasya paripanthinau" (Bhagavad Gita 3.34)
"The senses' attraction and repulsion to sense objects are perpetual. One should not be governed by them, for they are obstacles on the spiritual path.
14. "Nāhaṁ prakāśhaḥ sarvasya yogamāyā-samāvṛtaḥ
mūḍho'yaṁ nābhijānāti loko mām ajam avyayam" (Bhagavad Gita 7.25)
"I am never manifest to the foolish and ignorant, for they are covered by My eternal illusive power (māyā); thus the deluded world does not recognize Me, the unborn and infallible."
Spiritual enlightenment dispels the illusion of material existence as the only reality.
15. "Yā niśā sarva-bhūtānāṁ tasyāṁ jāgarti saṁyamī
yasyāṁ jāgrati bhūtāni sā niśā paśyato muneḥ" (Bhagavad Gita 2.69)
"What is night for all beings is the time of awakening for the self-controlled; and the time of awakening for all beings is night for the introspective sage."
The wise remain inwardly awake to spiritual reality while the masses are caught up in the temporary dream of material existence.
16. "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above...Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." (Colossians 3:1-2) - The focus should be on higher spiritual pursuits, not earthly matters.
17. "And put the towel of righteousness over your minds and walk steadily on the path which your Lord has laid down for you - the path that leads you to Him." (Quran 16:69) - Righteousness covers the mind, focusing it on the spiritual path.
18. "Yadā samharate cāyam kūrmo'ngānīva sarvaśah
indriyāṇīndriyārthebhyas tasya prajñā pratiṣhṭhitā" (Bhagavad Gita 2.58)
"When one withdraws the senses from sense objects, as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into the shell, one's wisdom becomes steady."
Sense control and introspection lead to spiritual insight and detachment.
19. "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy...But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven." (Matthew 6:19-20) - Accumulating spiritual rather than material wealth is advised.
20. "Indeed, those who believed and did righteous deeds - they will have the Gardens of Paradise as a lodging, wherein they abide eternally. They will not desire from it any transfer." (Quran 18:107-108) - Righteous spiritual living leads to an eternal divine abode, removing any need for further worldly attachment.
21. "The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever." (1 John 2:17)
22. "Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world." (1 John 2:15)
23. "For we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world." (1 Timothy 6:7)
24. "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." (Colossians 3:2)
These biblical quotes emphasize detachment from the material world and its temporary desires, and instead focus the mind on eternal spiritual realities.
25. "Verily, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves." (Quran 13:11)
26. "Whoever puts their trust in Allah, He will suffice them." (Quran 65:3)
27. "Say, 'If you love Allah, then follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.'" (Quran 3:31)
These Quranic verses urge inner spiritual transformation, complete trust in God, and following divine guidance to attain His love and forgiveness.
28. "Kāmātmānaḥ svargaparā janmakarmaphalapradām
kriyāviśeṣabahulāṃ bhogaiśvaryagatiṃ prati" (Gita 2.43)
"Those whose minds are polluted by desire for pleasures and power, with their minds deluded by flowery words, base people engage in actions leading only to rebirth and death."
29. "Yadṛcchālābhasantuṣto dvandvātīto vimatsaraḥ
Samaḥ siddhāvasiddhau ca kṛtvāpi na nibadhyate" (Gita 4.22)
"Content with gain arisen by chance, beyond dualities, free from envy, equipoised in success and failure, though engaged in action, one is not bound."
30. "Yātātmavantaḥ śraddhāmātmino vijitāriṇaḥ
Kṣīṇadoṣā jitakrodhā labdhāśāśvāminaḥ śubhāḥ" (Gita 5.28)
"The spiritually wise who have subdued their senses, renounced attachment, overcome anger, and realized the Absolute Truth, they attain liberation."
The Gita repeatedly emphasizes spiritual wisdom, sense control, detachment and selfless action as the path to liberation from material bondage.
31. "Indriyāṇi parāṇyāhur indriyebhyaḥ parāṁ manaḥ
Manasastu parā buddhir yo buddhehā paratastu saḥ" (Gita 3.42)
"The mind is superior to the senses, intellect is superior to the mind, but the soul is superior to the intellect, transcending material existence."
32. "Kāyena manasā buddhyā kevalair indriyair api
Yoginaḥ karma kurvanti saṅgaṁ tyaktvātmaśuddhaye" (Gita 5.11)
"The yogis undertake actions with their body, mind, intellect and senses, renouncing attachment, for self-purification."
The Gita prescribes using the body and mind as instruments in the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and purification of the soul, freed from material attachments.
33. "Truly, it is not their eyes that are blind, but their hearts." (Quran 22:46) - Spiritual blindness refers to being unaware of higher realities beyond the material.
34. "Indriyāṇīndriyārthebhyas tāni sarvāṇi saṁyamī
Yuktāsīta matparaḥ vāśhī jitātmā vigataspṛhaḥ" (Gita 2.64)
"A person should restrain their senses from sense objects, and fixing the mind on Me, they obtain self-control - free from desires and possessiveness."
35. "And We did not give them bodies not consuming food, nor were they immortals." (Quran 21:8) - The physical body requires nourishment and is temporary.
36. "Set your desires on things above...Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." (Colossians 3:1-2)
37. "Nāśato vidyate bhāvo nābhāvo vidyate sataḥ" (Gita 2.16)
"The Unreal (impermanent) has no being; there is no non-being of the Real (the eternal soul): this has been the realization of the seers of Truth."
38. "And of the signs of His is the creation of the heavens and earth and the diversity of your tongues and colors; most surely there are signs in this for the learned." (Quran 30:22)
39. "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life...for life is more than food, and the body more than clothing." (Luke 12:22-23)
40. "Neither shall they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you." (Luke 17:21)
41. "Attachment breeds misery; detached vigilance brings happiness. This is the wise person's way." (Dhammapada 16:3)
42. "As the ocean has one taste, the taste of salt, so does My teaching have one essence - the essence of spiritual freedom." (Gita 13:34-35)
43. "Truly, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and properties in exchange for Paradise." (Quran 9:111)
44. "Sarvadharmaanparityajya maamekamsharanam vraja" (Gita 18:66)
"Abandon all dharmas (duties, doctrines) and take refuge in Me alone; I will liberate you from all sins, do not grieve."
45. "The greatest achievement is selflessness. The greatest worth is self-mastery." (Dhammapada 25:20)
The core message is renouncing attachments, selfishness and taking refuge in the Divine for eternal peace.
46. "Matthaiva sarvabhutaani Budhimunahaya maamupashritaah" (Gita 18:61)
"Take refuge in Me alone. I sustain all beings with My spiritual power; through My grace they attain the eternal state."
47. "Good friends are those who guide you to salvation, not evil acquaintances intent on wickedness who lead you down the path of destruction." (Nahjul Balagha)
48. "Apramatto'-yam ātmānaṁ sarvadā mantavyaḥ kṛṣṇe
dṛṣṭādṛṣṭe vyavasthitau mā smā gacchet ihakaścitkāle" (Gita 6.5-6)
"One should always introspect and remain vigilant about the eternal Self, never careless. For those neglectful, there is
49. "Eat, drink and be merry - that's just a camouflage. The soul suffers terrible thirst." (Rumi)
50. "Paradise lies at the feet of the mother." (Prophet Muhammad).
51. "The world is a bridge; cross over it, but do not build your dwelling on it." (Persian proverb)
52. "O Son of Being! You are but one step away from the glorious heights above and the celestial tree of love." (Bahá'u'lláh)
53. "Hayagreevam bhaje sampraapya jaatismaratvasambhavaam" (Hayagriva Stotram)
"On attaining birth as a human with the ability to reason, I worship the Lord who removes the knots of ignorance."
54. "Verily, with hardship comes ease." (Quran 94:6) - Difficulties in this world are temporary, ease comes from patience and faith.
55. "All this visible world is the transient form of the impermanent. But that which is the Reality in it - that is Brahman, the Immortal Truth." (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 2.3.6)
56. "The spiritual seeker who learns to love poverty possesses all the world's treasures." (Ibn Arabi)
57. "The carnal soul lives imprisoned by lust and anger. Set her free; nurture her with love." (Mevlana Rumi)
58. "Be in this world as a traveler." (Prophet Muhammad)
59. "Ma phaleshu kadachana karmani lobhaanvitah bhut" (Gita 2.47)
"Never be attached to the fruits of action, nor should you be motivated to avoid inaction."
60. "If salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything." (Matthew 5:13)
61. "Asamsaktah sarvabhutesu vijnateesvarahsampravrtah" (Gita 7.17)
"That person is the true knower of things who is unattached to any creature, who is undeluded and ever aware of the Absolute Truth."
62. "Say, 'Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah.'" (Quran 6:162)
63. "For whoever desires to save his soul will lose it, but whoever loses his soul for My sake will find it." (Matthew 16:25)
64. "While the wise control their senses, the unwise are attached to sense objects. Thus, attachment breeds misery." (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 4.4.7)
65. "This body is mortal, a painful dwelling engulfed by old age, sickness and death." (Dhammapada 11:148)
66. "The greatest fever is unmindfulness, the highest hospitality is obedience." (Maktubat of Imam Ali Raza)
67. "Na tavadshujate na tam preete na yavadashnati neti cha" (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 4.2.4)
"The soul is not born, nor does it ever die...it is birthless, eternal, unchanging and timeless."
68. "If you cling to anything, you deprive yourself of the truth." (Meister Eckhart)
69. "When the heart weeps for what it has lost, the soul rejoices for what it has found." (Sufi mystic)
70. "Aashaa paramaah kashyapah. Simhavadvijrimbhitam" (Rig Veda 10.117.8)
"Hope is the greatest friend of the living, like a lion overcoming obstacles."
These quotes encourage detachment from the impermanent, cultivation of spiritual virtues like patience and wisdom, and ultimate reliance on the Eternal Truth. They remind us that this world is temporary while the soul is everlasting.
71. "Better indeed is knowledge than mechanical practice. Better than knowledge is meditation. But better still is surrender of fruits of action, for there follows peace." (Gita 12.12)
72. "They alone see truly who see the Lord, the same in every creature who exists forever indestructible in the destructible." (Gita 13.28)
73. "By Allah, it is not poverty that I fear for you, but I fear that this world will be given to you as it was given to those before you, and you will compete for it as they competed." (Prophet Muhammad)
74. "When you let go of your emotions, everything else goes with it - the whole burden of the mundane is lightened in a flash. Remaining is the Truth." (Ashin Tejaniya)
75. "duhkhalayam ashasvatam - This temporary place is verily the abode of sorrows." (Gita 8.15)
76. "And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion." (Quran 3:185)
77. "Pleasures from spiritual sources are everlasting, while sensual pleasures are non-eternal and ignoble." (Nahjul Balagha)
78. "It is better to live one day virtuous and meditative than to live a hundred years immersed in vice and lethargy." (Dhammapada 8:106)
79. "While dwelling in the city of nine gates (this bodily mansion), one should go forth with one's mind detached." (Gita 5.13)
80. "Those who gain an insight into reality are forever free from the cravings that afflict ordinary people." (Wittgenstein)
The essence is to be detached from the temporary, sensual world while seeking everlasting spiritual peace and enlightenment through virtuous living, meditation and surrender to the Divine Truth.
81. "'Innamal amalu bin niyyat' - Actions are judged by the intentions behind them." (Hadith)
82. "Let go of the battles within your mind, for not until your thoughts grow peaceful can you travel the journey for which you came." (Persian poet Farid Al-Din Attar)
83. "The highest meditation is to remain untainted in the midst of the unreal nature of the world." (Periya Puranam 426)
84. "To have no thirst for this world or the next - this is the supreme peace." (Upanishads)
85. "O you who believe! Do not let your wealth and children distract you from remembrance of Allah." (Quran 63:9)
86. "They are forever free who have broken out of the ego cage." (Adi Granth 374)
87. "The human mind is truly freed by spiritual discipline beginning with physical cleanliness." (Manusmriti 5.109)
88. "If you desire rain, be a seed." (Sufi saying)
89. "Freed from attachment, fear and anger, absorbed in Me, sanctified by spiritual wisdom..." (Gita 4.10)
90. "The root of suffering is attachment." (Buddha)
These quotes emphasize spiritual intentions, disciplining the mind, detachment from ego and worldly distractions, embracing qualities like patience and humility, and immersing oneself in the Eternal through wisdom and remembrance. The aim is freedom from the cage of material existence. ruination in this world and the next."
91. "The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by constant vigorous spiritual practice with perseverance and dispassion." (Gita 6.35)
92. "There is no fire like passion, no chain like hatred, no snare like folly, no torrent like greed." (Dhammapada 25:24)
93. "O you who believe! Whoever among you turns back from their faith, soon Allah will bring a people whom He loves and who love Him." (Quran 5:54)
94. "For those abiding in Me with supreme faith, associating with Me through self-realization and exclusive devotion, I secure unfailing spiritual provisions." (Gita 9.22)
95. "Have no attachments, nor fear of failure. Acquisition of material objects should not be the purpose or achievement. Achieve the highest through austerity and success will belong to you." (Yoga Vashishtha)
96. "Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." (Rumi)
97. "As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, the wise are not moved by praise or blame." (Dhammapada 6:81)
98. "Wish for that tranquility of mind which wisdom alone can bestow, desire that content which is found only in a pure and virtuous life." (Persian poet Saadi)
99. "When the heart has shed all questionings, when all desires rest, that is called the highest state by the wise." (Katha Upanishad 2.3.10)
100. "Radiant is this world-soul, formless, unrestricted, pure, untouched by sin. He is the seer, thinker, the one transcendence and oneness of existence." (Mundaka Upanishad 2.1.2)
These quotes reinforce cultivating faith, wisdom, dispassion, perseverance on the spiritual path, and shedding all attachments, fears and restless desires to realize the formless, transcendent Reality. The saints and sages harmoniously guide us to this exalted state of liberation.
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