Shvetashvatara Upanishad 6.20Famous
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यदा चर्मवदाकाशं वेष्टयिष्यन्ति मानवाः। तदा देवमविज्ञाय दुःखस्यान्तो भविष्यति॥
yadā carmavadākāśaṃ veṣṭayiṣyanti mānavāḥ | tadā devamavijñāya duḥkhasyānto bhaviṣyati ||
"When humans can roll up space like a leather (hide), then without knowing God there will be an end to suffering."
What This Means:
Only when people can roll up the sky like leather will suffering end without knowing God. Since that's impossible, God-knowledge is essential.
Going Deeper:
A poetic way of saying "never" - suffering cannot end without divine knowledge. No alternative exists.
How To Apply This:
Accept that there is no escaping suffering except through knowing God. Don't waste time seeking alternatives.
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