Ignorance Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“To say that Knowledge of the Self (Gnan) is exactly the same as that other knowledge is considered as speaking contrary to fact (viradhana). Knowledge of the Self is [real] Knowledge and no matter how much 'light' there is in ignorance (agnan; relative knowledge), yet it is still ignorance. To…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/808/dada-bhagwan-31_ignorance_to-say-that-knowledge-of-the-self-gnan-i_1020766.jpg)
““To say that Knowledge of the Self (Gnan) is exactly the same as that other knowledge is considered as speaking contrary to fact (viradhana). Knowledge of the Self is [real] Knowledge and no matter how much 'light' there is in ignorance (agnan; relative knowledge), yet it is still ignorance. To refer to ignorance as Knowlege would be deemed as speaking contrary to fact about Knowledge!””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Philosophy, 1995
Self‑knowledge is distinct from ordinary knowledge; calling ignorance “knowledge” contradicts truth, even if some light exists in ignorance.
In simple terms: True self‑knowledge differs from ordinary learning.
Key Takeaway
Seek true self‑knowledge, not false claims.
Themes
spirituality
knowledge
truth
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- spiritual study
- self‑inquiry
- teaching sessions
Key Concepts
non‑dual awareness
philosophical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “self‑knowledge” mean to you?
- How can you distinguish true insight from mere information?
A Different Perspective
People may resist confronting their ignorance.
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![“The worldly [spiritual] science is methodic (kramic) in nature; one progresses “step by step”; one has to ascent one step at a time. Whereas this here, is Akram Vignan, a path of step-less spiritual science; it is a science that has arisen after 10 Lac (a million) years. In this path, one travels…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/78b/dada-bhagwan-31_akram-vignan_the-worldly-spiritual-science-is-methodi_1477.jpg)
![“In the worldly life, due to maadakta (intoxication of the ego of ‘I am Chandubhai’), one has completely lost awareness of everything about one’s self. Everything in the worldly life is nothing but intoxication. The food is intoxicating, the senses are intoxicating. [Therefore] Go to the one, who…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b3/dada-bhagwan-31_absolute_in-the-worldly-life-due-to-maadakta-into_3662.jpg)
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![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
![“Skills (learning) or lack of skills is all egoistic knowledge (ego based knowledge). Ego-free Knowledge is called (true) Knowledge [Gnan].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b36/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_skills-learning-or-lack-of-skills-is-all_9081.jpg)
