Freedom Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“In worldly state, the Soul [the Real Self, Atma] compresses and spreads according to the ‘vessel’ (the body); and in the state of moksha [the ultimate liberation], it is the same throughout.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/393/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_in-worldly-state-the-soul-the-real-self_587314.jpg)
““In worldly state, the Soul [the Real Self, Atma] compresses and spreads according to the ‘vessel’ (the body); and in the state of moksha [the ultimate liberation], it is the same throughout.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Discourses on the Self, Dada Bhagwan, 1970
The soul expands or contracts with the body’s condition, but in ultimate liberation it remains unchanged everywhere.
In simple terms: Soul changes with body, but stays constant in liberation.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner steadiness beyond physical limits.
Themes
spirituality
self
liberation
identity
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- yoga
- life crises
- health challenges
- personal growth
Key Concepts
nondualism
consciousness
moksha
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience the self beyond your body?
- What practices help you feel this constancy?
A Different Perspective
Physical conditions can still influence perception of the self.
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