Identity Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“I’ do not know [how to do] anything in the worldly life. ‘I’ do not know anything at all. ‘I’ know only about the Self [The soul]. The Self is the Knower-Seer; that I know. Whatever the Self sees, I can see that.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/88e/dada-bhagwan-31_identity_i-do-not-know-how-to-do-anything-in-the_2441737.jpg)
““I’ do not know [how to do] anything in the worldly life. ‘I’ do not know anything at all. ‘I’ know only about the Self [The soul]. The Self is the Knower-Seer; that I know. Whatever the Self sees, I can see that.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Advaita: The Self, Dada Bhagwan, 1995
The speaker admits ignorance of worldly matters but claims knowledge of the inner Self, which perceives all that the Self perceives.
In simple terms: Knowing the Self reveals all truth.
Key Takeaway
Focus on inner awareness.
Themes
spirituality
self‑knowledge
humility
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑inquiry
- daily decision‑making
- teaching others
Key Concepts
non‑duality
consciousness
inner witness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does inner knowing affect external actions?
- Can one balance worldly duties with self‑realization?
A Different Perspective
Worldly practical knowledge may still be needed for daily life.
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