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Attachment and Freedom: The Householder's Dilemma

Living in the World Without Being Bound — Wisdom from Bhaja Govindam, Kabir, and Vemana

February 1, 2026
Shikshak Content Board
9 minute read
Section 7 of 9

How to Live in the World Without Bondage

Here are practical principles drawn from all three sages: 1. Perform Duty Without Ownership (Karma Yoga) Do your responsibilities… But do not say: “This is mine.” Say: “This is entrusted to me.” 2. See Impermanence Daily Shankara reminds: Time devours all. Kabir reminds: The world is fragile. Vemana reminds: Status is illusion. Remembering impermanence loosens attachment. 3. Keep the Inner Anchor A householder must have an inner refuge: • Naam (Kabir) • Govinda (Shankara) • Atma Jnana (Vemana) Without inner anchoring, the world becomes storm. 4. Simplify Desires Freedom is proportional to simplicity. Less craving = more peace. 5. Serve, Don’t Cling Family is not bondage when it becomes seva. Love becomes liberation when it becomes offering.

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