Teaching
Attachment makes the mind cling and exaggerate; detachment restores proportion, freedom, and clear seeing.
Meaning
Detachment in Vedanta does not mean indifference. It means relating without becoming inwardly bound by possession, control, or constant craving.
Practical Application
Notice one place where you are trying to control every outcome, especially in money or relationships. Replace one anxious check or repeated message with trust, boundaries, and prayer.
Source
Adi Shankaracharya, Bhaja Govindam themes
Attributed to: Adi Shankaracharya