Pain is physical, but suffering is mental.
Outside of the mind there is no suffering.
Pain is essential for the survival of the body, but none compels you to suffer.
Suffering is entirely due to clinging or resisting;
it is a sign of our unwillingness to move on, to flow with life.
Nisargadatta Maharaj, 1897 – 1981, Indian teacher of nondualism
Beautiful wisdom… thanks for sharing
Hi Caroline, Nice to hear from you – from the other side of the world! Lovely website – best wishes on all your work, Karl
“Nisargadatta Maharaj, 1987 – 1981, Indian teacher of nondualism”.
.1987 – 1981, eh? Clearly he learnt to master time and to flow with life in a highly unusual fashion! 😀
Well spotted Ben, thanks. You have me laughing Ah well, you know these Indian gurus…they could do all sorts of things. Karl
Wonderful quote! But a check online reveals he was born in 1897, rather than 1987.
Hi Shielagh, Everyone is being very observant today! Thanks for commenting; have revised the post. Although I think Ben’s comment about bending the rules of time is quite intriguing, Best wishes, Karl