Dada BhagwanKnowledge that leads to restlessness (unsteadiness) is tremendous bondage.
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In this quote, Buddha is saying that learning anything can be a burden. When we have a deep knowledge of a subject, we have a lot of material to work with. Unfortunately, that can lead to restlessness and even mental distress.
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