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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 9 of 9

Conclusion: Freedom is Not Elsewhere

The householder’s dilemma is resolved in one truth: You do not need to leave the world. You need to leave attachment. Bhaja Govindam warns: Do not cling to temporary supports. Kabir sings: Stand in the bazaar, yet remain free. Vemana declares: Drop desire, and liberation begins. Thus the highest wisdom is: Live fully… Love deeply… Serve sincerely… But remain inwardly free. --- Frequently Asked Questions Can householders attain liberation? Yes. Kabir and Vemana both show liberation is possible in ordinary life through inner detachment. What does Bhaja Govindam teach householders? It warns against attachment to wealth, family roles, and pride, urging devotion to Govinda. Is attachment the same as love? No. Love is giving. Attachment is clinging. What is Kabir’s ideal life? To live in the marketplace wishing well for all, without bondage of friendship or hatred. What does Vemana say about desire? He calls desire the rope that binds the mind; dropping desire is freedom.
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