Belief Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““I am Chandubhai’ is an ignorant (wrong) belief, ‘I am seventy years old’, is an ignorant belief, ‘I am a Jain,’ is an ignorant belief, ‘I am his father, I am his uncle…’; so many ignorant beliefs! Just as small pieces of wood tied up together with a string is called a ‘bundle’, similarly when you take all the ignorant beliefs and tie them up with a string, it is called ‘mithyatva’ (delusion, wrong vision & wrong knowledge). Then to keep on winding the string over it again and again, it is called gaadha mithyatva (solid wrong vision & knowledge), and further, [the beliefs of] ‘I am maharaj, I am aacharya (spiritual leader)’, is avgadha mithyatva (unbreakable wrong vision & knowledge).””
About This Quote
The passage critiques ego‑centric self‑identifications as layers of delusion that compound into a rigid, unshakable false worldview.
In simple terms: Self‑labels create delusion.
Key Takeaway
Identity claims can solidify ignorance.
Themes
ego
delusion
identity
spirituality
self‑knowledge
Mood
contemplative
critical
inquisitive
Type
aphorism
spiritual teaching
philosophical insight
When to use this quote
- personal introspection
- spiritual counseling
- psychological therapy
- philosophical debate
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
self‑identification
cognitive bias
spiritual teaching
Practical Applications
- mindfulness practice
- cognitive restructuring
Questions to Reflect On
- How do our self‑descriptions shape our perception of reality?
- Can recognizing these labels reduce suffering?
A Different Perspective
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