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The Self is not what people believe it to be, or what the…

“The Self is not what people believe it to be, or what the intellect can grasp. It is immeasurable. Where there is no measure, there is no scale, there is nothing at all that will work here! The Self is such that It can only be Known through the Knowledge of the Self. It is actually only through…” quote by Dada Bhagwan
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““The Self is not what people believe it to be, or what the intellect can grasp. It is immeasurable. Where there is no measure, there is no scale, there is nothing at all that will work here! The Self is such that It can only be Known through the Knowledge of the Self. It is actually only through the Knowledge of the Gnani that the Self can be realized.””

Dada Bhagwan

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

The Self is beyond intellect, measurable only through self‑knowledge, not logic.

In simple terms: The Self is beyond mind, known through inner knowledge.

Key Takeaway

Pursue self‑knowledge to realize the Self.

Themes

spirituality philosophy self‑realization

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • self‑inquiry
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

non‑dualism inner awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you experience self‑knowledge?
  • What practices deepen inner awareness?
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