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Once the egoism has gone (stopped), all the worldly…

“Once the egoism has gone (stopped), all the worldly ‘matter’ of the body-complex [pudgal] are renounced! Where there is egoism, there is my-ness and where there is my-ness, there is a hidden egoism. When ‘Knowledge of the Self’ is attained, egoism and my-ness goes away. Only the dramatic…” quote by Dada Bhagwan
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““Once the egoism has gone (stopped), all the worldly ‘matter’ of the body-complex [pudgal] are renounced! Where there is egoism, there is my-ness and where there is my-ness, there is a hidden egoism. When ‘Knowledge of the Self’ is attained, egoism and my-ness goes away. Only the dramatic (discharge) ‘egoism’ and ‘my-ness’ will remain.””

Dada Bhagwan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

When ego dissolves, worldly attachments fade; true self‑knowledge eliminates ego and personal identity.

In simple terms: Ego loss leads to freedom from attachment.

Key Takeaway

Seek self‑knowledge to transcend ego.

Themes

spirituality ego renunciation

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation practice
  • psychotherapy
  • conflict resolution
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

non‑duality philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is the role of ego in motivation?
  • How to differentiate ego from healthy self‑esteem?
A Different Perspective

May ignore healthy self‑interest.

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