Beauty, Wealth and Fame

CHAUBAL


(1) Brad Pitt. Hollywood actor. handsome, wealthy and famous, says:

The three terrible karmas are beauty, wealth and fame. They are the things that stop you from finding true happiness.

(2) Jayadvaita Swami writes:

Kamini, Kanchan, Kirti - beauty, wealth and fame - Krishna had these and more. He also had strength, knowledge and renunciation. With this winning combination, no amount of material opulence alone can attract Him.

(3) Buddhist scriptures:

The Buddha knew and learned the wisdom when he renunciated worldly pleasures. According to him beauty, wealth and fame can lead to endless suffering. By overcoming them, you can steer your life towards love, wisdom and compassion.