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What does Hinduism teach about attachment?
In Buddhist and Hindu religious texts the opposite concept is expressed as upādāna, translated as “attachment”. Attachment, that is the inability to practice or embrace detachment, is viewed as the main obstacle towards a serene and fulfilled life.
What Geeta says about attachment?
The conclusion of Bhagavad Gita is that we should always do our duties without attachment because attachment is the root cause of suffering. lord Krishna recommends this process in the Bhagavad Gita. Only then can our lives become sublime, not painful which attachments to bodies and objects make.
What is attachment according to Krishna?
Lord Sri Krishna says to Arjuna in Bhagavad Gita: Constantly thinking on the objects of the senses, one develops attachment to them; and from attachment arise the desire to possess them; and desires give rise to anger (when desires are unfulfilled). ( Reference book: Word of God Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2 verse 62)
What Krishna says about attachment?
We should never be attached to anyone or anything except God, because such attachment leads to suffering.
What is attachment to sin and sin attachment?
Attachment to sin is when we do not detest a sin. We avoid the sin because we know it to be wrong or because we want to avoid punishment for the sin but we still have an attraction or desire of the sin (Matt. 26:41).
What are the main causes of sin in Hinduism?
Hindu scriptures contain numerous references to Sin and sinful conduct. They also suggest remedies. The triple impurities of egoism, attachments and delusion are the main causes of sin, which in turn lead to sinful behavior, suffering and ignorance and delusion.
What is the concept of non-attachment?
The concept of non-attachment or detachment (vairagya) is common to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Echoes of similar concept can be found in other major religions of the world. Non-attachment means not to become enslaved to anything and live like a lotus leaf in the waters of life, without being touched by it or polluted by it.
What is attachment in Buddhism?
So, from a Buddhist point of view, attachment is essentially a problem of wanting and not wanting or seeking and choosing. It is about preferences and choices and desires and dreams. Since life does not always happen as expected, we suffer perpetually from the fear of the unknown, the unpleasant and the uncertain.