Egoism Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““One may have knowledge of every subject in the world, but egotistic knowledge goes into intellect, and non-egotistic knowledge goes into Gnan (Absolute Knowledge, Knowledge of Pure Soul).””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Discourses of Dada Bhagwan, 1990s
True knowledge is selfless; ego‑driven intellect limits understanding, while pure, selfless insight connects to the soul.
In simple terms: Selfless knowledge connects to the soul.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and seek selfless insight.
Themes
spirituality
knowledge
ego
self‑realization
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- spiritual study
- teaching others
- ethical decision‑making
- inner growth
Key Concepts
Non‑dualism
absolute knowledge
pure soul
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ego affect your learning?
- What practices foster selfless knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Ego can cloud perception, making pure insight hard to attain.
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