Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 8
Avadhūta’s Further Teachers: Detachment, Solitude, One-Pointed Meditation, and the Lord as Āśraya
उभयोरप्यभूद् घोषो ह्यवघ्नन्त्या: स्वशङ्खयो: । तत्राप्येकं निरभिददेकस्मान्नाभवद् ध्वनि: ॥ ८ ॥
ubhayor apy abhūd ghoṣo hy avaghnantyāḥ sva-śaṅkhayoḥ tatrāpy ekaṁ nirabhidad ekasmān nābhavad dhvaniḥ
Als sie danach weiter stampfte, stießen die zwei Armreifen an jedem Handgelenk weiterhin zusammen und klangen. Darum nahm sie von jedem Arm einen ab; und als an jedem Handgelenk nur noch einer blieb, war kein Geräusch mehr da.
FAQs
This verse illustrates that companionship and crowding often create disturbance, while simplicity and solitude foster quietness and steadiness of mind—supporting a life of detachment and spiritual focus.
In the Avadhūta’s teachings, Piṅgalā exemplifies renunciation born from realization: by turning away from restless worldly expectation, one finds inner peace—symbolized here by removing noisy bracelets until only one remains.
Reduce unnecessary social noise, distractions, and competing influences; keep life simple, choose uplifting association, and create quiet space for prayer, japa, and reflection—like the single bracelet that remains soundless.