खणमित्तसुक्खा बहुकालदुक्खा
Sense gratifications provide momentary pleasures but yield pain for long time
That pleasure which comes and goes is transitory and is obtained due to the enjoyment of sensual objects. For short time, they make us joyful, give us satisfaction but for long time they hurt us.
Wise men say that there is one more type of happiness – spiritual happiness, which is attained from within, without outside aid, and is permanent. That is attainable by realizing the self and reflecting on that. With endeavor, everyone can acquire that. We have to strive for that only, not for momentary happiness dependent on sense gratification.
- Uttaradhyayana Sutra 14/13
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