Now, suppose a man borrows from another man a fine carriage, fine jewelry, and luxurious earrings, and goes to the market displaying these goods, and goes out adorned with them. People who saw the man would say, "How rich is this man? This is how rich people enjoy their wealth." But the real owner takes it back his things on the spot, wherever he sees him. What do you think? Should the man be angry? No, Lord. Because the owner is taking what is his from the man. In the same way, The holy disciples think the same way. "The wise man compares sensuality to a dream with a lot of stress, a lot of despair, and a big flaw." Understanding with wisdom that this actually happens, holy disciples avoid the equanimity that comes from diversity, which depends on complexity, and develop the equanimity that comes from unity, which depends on stillness. So the holy disciple ceases to be attached to worldly things.
Explanation
Continuing from the previous session.
The Buddha’s preaching is based on the time period during which humans live in this world, such as life and longevity.
Therefore, in this metaphor, the carriage and accessories serve as substitute expressions for one’s wealth and status in this world.
And by true owner, it mean the earth, water, fire and wind of the earth as the time and material source of this world given to this man.
Furthermore, the phrase “the owner takes it back” means that time stops for this man, that is, his death.
Humans have a limited amount of time to live, and no one can live for 150 years.
The average lifespan in countries with long life spans is 82 to 84 years, but approximately 30 years of that time are spent sleeping.
Therefore, it can actually be active for about 50 years. Furthermore, about 15 years of that time is spent in education, and for about 35 years after entering the workforce, they work so hard that they never have a day off. Thus, in terms of the space gaze, there is zero time to flaunt and boast about your wealth and status.
If you have a sharp eye, you’ve probably already noticed.
Among people living in the world, there are those who wear luxurious clothing and own cars from a relatively young age, but most of them are in debt.
This includes things given to them by our parents.
Some people are lucky enough to win a lot of money in very rare cases, but you should never think that you have a chance.
In that small amount of time, we become attached to material possessions and attached to status.
The Buddha shows us how futility and foolish this clinging mind is.