Faith Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““To do anything is known as wrong belief (bhranti) and to Know is considered as 'Knowledge of the Self' (Gnan).””
About This Quote
Source Book: Discourses of Dada Bhagwan, 1990
Believing in external concepts is mistaken; true knowledge is self‑realization.
In simple terms: Self‑knowledge beats false beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner understanding.
Themes
spirituality
self‑realization
knowledge
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- study of self
- inner inquiry
Key Concepts
philosophy
self
awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you test your inner beliefs?
- What practices reveal true self?
A Different Perspective
Self‑knowledge can be hard to verify.
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