Answer

The meaning is:

Sometimes we look for peace in the same thing that is causing our disturbance.

In your example, money is worrying you because you are financially low. But at the same time, you may keep checking money, expenses, balance, or future fears again and again hoping it will make you feel peaceful. Instead, that repeated checking can increase stress.

Explanation

From a Jain way of understanding, the problem is not only “money.” The deeper disturbance comes from:

• Fear — “What if I don’t have enough?”
• Attachment — depending on money for inner security
• Expectation — “I thought I would spend only this much”
• Repeated thinking — checking again and again, which strengthens anxiety

So the guru’s message means: if something is disturbing your mind, do not keep returning to it expecting peace. Handle it wisely, but do not mentally cling to it.

This does not mean you should ignore money problems. Jain Dharma teaches carefulness and responsibility. But there is a difference between:

• Practical checking: “Let me review my expenses once and make a plan.”
• Anxious checking: “Let me check again and again because I feel afraid.”

The first is wisdom. The second becomes mental disturbance.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Dharma teaches that peace comes from within the soul, not from outside possessions. Money is necessary for worldly life, but if the mind becomes fully dependent on it, then even small unexpected spending can disturb inner peace.

A Jain approach would be:

• Accept the situation calmly.
• Reduce unnecessary desires and expenses.
• Make a practical plan.
• Do not punish yourself mentally again and again.
• Practice contentment and inner steadiness.

You can remind yourself:

“I will take responsible action, but I will not let fear rule my mind.”

Takeaway

The thing disturbing your peace may need attention, but not obsession. Check your finances with discipline, make a simple plan, and then gently bring your mind back to calmness, prayer, or reflection. In Jain Dharma, true peace grows when we reduce fear, attachment, and repeated anxious thoughts.