Walpola Rahula Quotes:
Ocupation: Writer
Life: 1907 - 1997
Birthday: 1907
Death: 1997
Two ideas are psychologically deep-rooted in man: self-protection and self-preservation. For self-protection man has created God, on whom he depends for his own protection, safety and security, just as a child depends on its parent. For self-preservation man has conceived the idea of an immortal Soul or Atman, which will live eternally. In his ignorance, weakness, fear, and desire, man needs these two things to console himself. Hence he clings to them deeply and fanatically.
topic: Children, Ignorance, Men, Safety And Security, Atman, Self Protection, Immortal Soul
