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![“Besides the Self [Soul], what is everything else? It is all worldly interactions (vyavahar). And worldly interaction is dependent on the non-Self (parashrit). Because people believe the non-Self dependent state (parashrit) to be Self-dependent (swashrit); you too believe it to be so. How can a…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/a42/dada-bhagwan-31_believe_besides-the-self-soul-what-is-everything_1699851.jpg)
““Besides the Self [Soul], what is everything else? It is all worldly interactions (vyavahar). And worldly interaction is dependent on the non-Self (parashrit). Because people believe the non-Self dependent state (parashrit) to be Self-dependent (swashrit); you too believe it to be so. How can a disease leave once it has set in? This worldly disease has increased into a chronic disease! How can one become free from it? If one attains the ‘science’, he can be free!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote explains that all experiences are interactions of the non-self, mistaken as self, leading to chronic suffering; true knowledge frees one from this illusion.
In simple terms: Worldly interactions cause suffering; knowledge frees.
Key Takeaway
Seek true knowledge to end suffering.
Themes
spirituality
self‑knowledge
illusion
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- spiritual practice
- seeking guidance
- overcoming chronic stress
Key Concepts
non‑self
dependence
disease
freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you distinguish self‑dependent from non‑self‑dependent thoughts?
- What practice helps you realize true knowledge?
A Different Perspective
The concept of “science” may be vague without practical steps.