Enlightened-one Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““Through the direct darshan (devotional viewing) of a living enlightened One, One can become apramatt (with constant applied awareness as the Self); whereas through indirect darshan, spiritual apathy (pramaad) arises. ””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Discourse, 1990
Direct devotional viewing of an enlightened being fosters constant awareness; indirect viewing leads to spiritual apathy.
In simple terms: Seeing a living teacher keeps awareness alive; indirect seeing can cause apathy.
Key Takeaway
Seek direct guidance to maintain spiritual focus.
Themes
spirituality
awareness
devotion
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- spiritual retreats
- study groups
Key Concepts
Meditation
guru‑disciple relationship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one emulate direct guidance indirectly?
- What practices sustain awareness without a teacher?
A Different Perspective
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