Faith Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““There is moksha (ultimate liberation) for the one who goes outside the moha (infatuation due to illusion). Moha is a vikalp (belief that ‘I am the body’). End of moha is nirvikalp (free from the wrong belief ‘I am the body’ & with right belief that I am Pure Soul).””
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Teachings of Dada Bhagwan, 1970s
Liberation (moksha) is achieved by seeing beyond illusion (moha) and recognizing the true self as pure soul rather than the body.
In simple terms: Freedom comes from seeing the body is not the self.
Key Takeaway
See beyond illusion to find true self.
Themes
spirituality
self‑realization
freedom
illusion
identity
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
instructional
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑inquiry
- teaching sessions
- daily reflection
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
moksha
moha
nirvikalp
pure soul
self‑identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify yourself in daily life?
- What practices help you see beyond bodily identification?
A Different Perspective
The path requires deep introspection and may be hindered by ingrained habits of identification with the body.
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