Enlightened-one Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“Liberation is not possible even after a million lifetimes. Your work [of liberation] is getting done only because you have met a living Gnani Purush. The absolute Gnani is One for whom nothing in this world remains to be known. He is constantly conversing with the absolute Self (Parmatma); such a…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2bb/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened-one_liberation-is-not-possible-even-after-a_528879.jpg)
““Liberation is not possible even after a million lifetimes. Your work [of liberation] is getting done only because you have met a living Gnani Purush. The absolute Gnani is One for whom nothing in this world remains to be known. He is constantly conversing with the absolute Self (Parmatma); such a Gnani can do whatever he wishes!””
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Spiritual discourse, 1990s, recorded by followers
True liberation is achieved through guidance from a living enlightened teacher, who embodies absolute knowledge and can fulfill any desire.
In simple terms: Spiritual freedom comes from a living enlightened guide.
Key Takeaway
Seek guidance from a realized teacher for deeper insight.
Themes
spirituality
liberation
knowledge
guidance
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- seeking a
- study of teachings
- spiritual mentorship
Key Concepts
Gnani Purush
absolute Self
enlightenment
Questions to Reflect On
- Can liberation be attained without a living teacher?
- What defines an 'absolute' self?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on a single teacher may limit personal discernment and independence.
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![“We' [The Gnani Purush] do not fracture your ego, ‘we’ fracture your wrong belief.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/078/dada-bhagwan-31_ego_we-the-gnani-purush-do-not-fracture-your_182024.jpg)
