--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Even after the Truth has been realised…" description: "\"Even after the Truth has been realised, there remains that strong, obstinate impression that one is still an ego - the agent and experiencer. This has ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c9/adi-shankara-23696_agents_even-after-the-truth-has-been-realised-t_1978489.jpg" --- # Even after the Truth has been realised, there remains that… ![“Even after the Truth has been realised, there remains that strong, obstinate impression that one is still an ego - the agent and experiencer. This has to be carefully removed by living in a state of constant identification with the supreme non-dual Self. Full Awakening is the eventual ceasing of…” quote by Adi Shankara](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c9/adi-shankara-23696_agents_even-after-the-truth-has-been-realised-t_1978489.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c9/adi-shankara-23696_agents_even-after-the-truth-has-been-realised-t_1978489.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c9/adi-shankara-23696_agents_even-after-the-truth-has-been-realised-t_1978489.jpg) > “Even after the Truth has been realised, there remains that strong, obstinate impression that one is still an ego - the agent and experiencer. This has to be carefully removed by living in a state of constant identification with the supreme non-dual Self. Full Awakening is the eventual ceasing of all the mental impressions of being an ego.” [Adi Shankara](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/adi-shankara/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Realizing the non-dual Self requires dissolving the ego’s false sense of separation through constant self-identification with the supreme consciousness. **In simple terms:** Ego must be let go to awaken. Key Takeaway Practice continual self-awareness to transcend ego. Themes spirituality self-realization non-duality Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - daily meditation - study of scriptures - mindful living Key Concepts ego dissolution mindfulness philosophical inquiry Questions to Reflect On - What daily practice helps you stay identified with the non-dual Self? - How do you recognize subtle egoic thoughts? 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