Enlightened-one Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““Until artadhyan (the adverse internal state being that results in hurting oneself) and raudradhyan (the adverse internal state of being that hurts oneself and others) come to an end, one has not Known anything at all. Until then, one should say, "I do not Know anything at all, only the Gnani Purush Knows.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Discourses of Dada Bhagwan, 1990
True knowledge is admitted only when personal suffering ends, acknowledging that only the enlightened know.
In simple terms: One knows nothing until suffering ends, only the enlightened know.
Key Takeaway
Accept humility, seek guidance.
Themes
humility
spirituality
knowledge
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- mental health
- self-inquiry
Key Concepts
non-duality
self-realization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when suffering limits your understanding?
- What role does humility play in learning?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook practical steps to alleviate suffering.
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