What is attraction (akarshan) in this world? It is open fire and one should be aware of it. Attraction is the open fire. The root of illusory attachment (moha) is indeed attraction.

Dada Bhagwan
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In the Indian philosophical system, the root of all that is wrong with the world is “moha” or illusory attachment. This is the idea that we have a false sense of self and it is this false self that creates our attachment to things. When we look at a diamond ring and think, “Oh, I want a diamond ring,” it is a sign of illusory attachment. As soon as we get the ring we will begin to think, “Oh, I don’t know how long I will get to wear this” or “I should sell this ring and buy something else” or “I don’t want my children to get married wearing rings like this.” In twenty years from now there will be no more diamonds but our minds will be made up on how great they are. And if you are holding onto this ring, it is because your mind has attached itself to it.

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