Even though [an ascetic] may wear white or ochre attire…
![“Even though [an ascetic] may wear white or ochre attire, yet vikalp (the belief that ‘I am Chandubhai’ and all the relative ‘I-ness’ that stems from it) does not go away. A householder will have false notions (vikalp) that, 'I am aquiring things,' whereas an ascetic will have false notions that 'I…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/778/dada-bhagwan-31_faith_even-though-an-ascetic-may-wear-white-or_1813414.jpg)
““Even though [an ascetic] may wear white or ochre attire, yet vikalp (the belief that ‘I am Chandubhai’ and all the relative ‘I-ness’ that stems from it) does not go away. A householder will have false notions (vikalp) that, 'I am aquiring things,' whereas an ascetic will have false notions that 'I am renouncing.' Just imagine, there is nothing but vikalp, vikalp, and vikalp! In such a situation, how can one become nirvikalp (free from the belief that, ‘I am Chandubhai’ and with the right belief that, ‘I am pure Soul’)?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage explains that both ascetics and householders are trapped by false identities (vikalp), making liberation (nirvikalp) difficult.
In simple terms: Both lifestyles cling to false self‑beliefs, hindering true freedom.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and release false self‑identities.
Themes
spirituality
identity
illusion
freedom
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑inquiry
- daily decision making
Key Concepts
non‑duality
self‑realization
attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you notice your own vikalp?
- What practices help dissolve false self‑beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that identity is necessary for practical life.