Egoism Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““On One’s Own, ‘Who Am I’ cannot be understood. If egoism goes away, then ‘Who Am I’ can be understood. But how can the egoism go away?””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Self-Realization, Dada Bhagwan, 1998
Understanding self requires dissolving ego; without ego, identity becomes clear.
In simple terms: Let go of ego to know yourself.
Key Takeaway
Practice self-inquiry to reduce ego.
Themes
self-awareness
philosophy
spiritual growth
Mood
contemplative
philosophical
Type
spiritual
psychological
When to use this quote
- meditation
- personal development
- therapy
- coaching
Key Concepts
Non-duality
ego theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ego shape your decisions?
- Can ego be transformed rather than removed?
A Different Perspective
Ego may be protective, making its removal difficult.
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