The Destroyer brings under his sway the person of distracted mind who, insatiate in sense desires, only plucks the flowers (of pleasure).
The Destroyer brings under his sway the person of distracted mind who, insatiate in sense desires, only plucks the flowers (of pleasure).
Deep Commentary
This verse warns against clinging to worldly wealth and fame. Ignorant craving leads to clinging, which in turn leads to further cycles of rebirth and suffering. Because of our deep-seated ego, we mistakenly believe that both 'I' and 'my possessions' are permanent. Yet, worldly wealth can be lost at any moment to fire, water, thieves, authorities, or death. When Death inevitably calls, neither supreme wealth nor exalted status can offer a bribe or an escape. Understanding this inevitable reality, a wise practitioner lets go of attachments, knowing that everything ultimately returns to dust.
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