Enlightened Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“The world believes ‘asakti’ [infatuation, attraction of atoms] to be love and (then) become confused. Woman has some work from men and men has some work from women. All this has arisen because of work (expectations). If work does not get completed, all within will complain and form an attack. Not…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cf2/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened_the-world-believes-asakti-infatuation-at_3031705.jpg)
““The world believes ‘asakti’ [infatuation, attraction of atoms] to be love and (then) become confused. Woman has some work from men and men has some work from women. All this has arisen because of work (expectations). If work does not get completed, all within will complain and form an attack. Not for even a second has anyone become one’s own. Only the Gnani Purush [the enlightened one] will become yours. That is why the Lord has said, ‘Every living being is an orphan’.””
About This Quote
Human attachment often confuses desire with love; true enlightenment transcends personal ownership, recognizing all beings as fundamentally alone.
In simple terms: Love is not possession; all are solitary.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner freedom, not attachment.
Themes
spirituality
attachment
love
enlightenment
loneliness
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- relationship counseling
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
non‑dualism
philosophy of self
detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean beyond possession?
- How can you practice non‑attachment?
A Different Perspective
Detachment can feel isolating; cultural norms value connection.
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