To first get to know what One's own inherent nature is…
![“To first get to know what One's own inherent nature is like, to set the conviction (pratiti) for that, that is known as samkit (right belief of 'I am pure Soul'). Of all the inherent natures [out there], is any of them 'mine' [the Self's]? The Gnani will say, "No." Whether you wiggle your tongue…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/651/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened-one_to-first-get-to-know-what-one-s-own-inhe_835557.jpg)
““To first get to know what One's own inherent nature is like, to set the conviction (pratiti) for that, that is known as samkit (right belief of 'I am pure Soul'). Of all the inherent natures [out there], is any of them 'mine' [the Self's]? The Gnani will say, "No." Whether you wiggle your tongue in this or that direction, whether you awaken the kundalini (in yoga, latent female energy believed to lie coiled at the base of the spine) or read the scriptures, there is no Soul in that. It is all pudgal (relative) whereas there is no other [relative] thing present in the Atma (Soul).””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True self is pure soul, beyond all relative identities and practices; belief in purity is the correct understanding.
In simple terms: Soul is pure, beyond all labels.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the self beyond ego.
Themes
spirituality
identity
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
didactic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- yoga classes
- philosophical study groups
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
nondualism
self-realization
belief
kundalini
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “pure soul” mean to you?
- How can you experience self beyond labels?
A Different Perspective
The concept may be abstract for those unfamiliar with nondual teachings.