Bad habit Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““On what foundation is the world remaining in existence? It is on the foundation of agnan (ignorance of the Self). Are the activities good or are they bad? No activity is good or bad, but if ignorance of the Self moves aside, then everything will come down. By continuing to develop good habits and removing bad habits, the foundation will not go away. As long as the foundation exists, worldly life (sansaar) will exist. How many things will you keep moving aside? Instead, You [the awakened Self] should move away. On this Akram path, the element (vastu, the Self) itself is made independent (niradhar).””
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Akram Path teachings, Dada Bhagwan, 1990s
The world persists due to ignorance of the true Self; transcending that ignorance dissolves worldly existence.
In simple terms: Ignorance sustains life; realizing Self ends it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑knowledge, release ignorance.
Themes
spirituality
self‑realization
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑inquiry
- ethical living
- detachment
Key Concepts
non‑duality
ego dissolution
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize ego‑driven habits?
- What practices reveal the true Self?
A Different Perspective
If ignorance is not fully removed, suffering persists.
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