Dreams Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““I am Chandubhai’, is wrong vision (mithya darshan), and to say ‘I did it this way’, is wrong knowledge (mithya gnan).””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual discourse, 1990s
Wrong vision and wrong knowledge are both delusions; true understanding requires seeing beyond illusion.
In simple terms: Illusion misleads; seek true insight.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, pursue genuine knowledge.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
epistemology
Mood
contemplative
instructive
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
maya
truth
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- What “vision” do you hold that may be illusory?
- How can you test the reality of your knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Illusions can be deeply ingrained.
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