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“Inquire, investigate, doubt yourself and others. To find truth, you must not cling to your convictions; if you are sure of the immediate, you will never reach the ultimate. Your idea that you were born and that you will die is absurd – both logic and experience contradict it.” quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
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“Inquire, investigate, doubt yourself and others. To find truth, you must not cling to your convictions; if you are sure of the immediate, you will never reach the ultimate. Your idea that you were born and that you will die is absurd – both logic and experience contradict it.”

Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

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

To discover truth, one must relinquish certainty and examine all beliefs, recognizing the paradox of existence.

In simple terms: Question everything, let go of certainty.

Key Takeaway

Seek truth by doubting all assumptions.

Themes

philosophy epistemology spirituality

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • academic research
  • ethical decision making
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Skepticism impermanence self-inquiry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What belief are you clinging to?
  • How does doubt open new understanding?
A Different Perspective

Absolute certainty blocks deeper insight.

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