Doership Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““The one whose self-interests (selfishness) in this world goes away, he will become the Absolute Supreme Self (parmatma), provided he does not become intoxicated about it (that “I Know”, “I am something”).””
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Unknown, spiritual discourse
Renouncing selfishness leads to a higher spiritual state, provided one avoids egoic intoxication
In simple terms: Selflessness leads to supreme self
Key Takeaway
Cultivate selflessness, avoid egoism
Themes
spirituality
selflessness
ego
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- ethical living
- personal transformation
- spiritual teaching
Key Concepts
philosophy
religious practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance selflessness with self-care?
- What practices help avoid egoic traps?
A Different Perspective
Risk of misinterpreting selflessness as self-denial
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