Brahmins Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““Even brahmins [people belonging to the caste who follow ritual practices] will not delve in the past and yet these intellectuals keep remembering, ‘This person cheated me. This man called me stupid!’ The flow of speech is like the flow of water. How can we ask it, ‘How did you come here tumbling down?””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public discourse by Dada Bhagwan, date unknown
The speaker critiques how people cling to grievances and judgments, likening speech to water that flows naturally and cannot be forced into questioning origins.
In simple terms: People hold onto past hurts and judgments like water flowing without questioning.
Let go of grudges and accept the natural flow of conversation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interpersonal conflict resolution
- public speaking
- personal reflection
- mediation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What grievances are you holding onto?
- How can you view speech as a natural flow rather than a weapon?
Focusing solely on past grievances can hinder present understanding and growth.