Enlightened Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“We’ (the Gnani Purush, the enlightened one) are by nature, non-interfering. If ‘we’, ourselves are non-interfering, then how can interfering people around ‘us’ can touch ‘us’? All interferences go away in ‘our’ [the Gnani’s] presence. What problems can the one that dwells in the Self [the Soul]…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/493/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened_we-the-gnani-purush-the-enlightened-one_2199725.jpg)
““We’ (the Gnani Purush, the enlightened one) are by nature, non-interfering. If ‘we’, ourselves are non-interfering, then how can interfering people around ‘us’ can touch ‘us’? All interferences go away in ‘our’ [the Gnani’s] presence. What problems can the one that dwells in the Self [the Soul], have? The worldly life does not hinder the one who dwells in the Self.””
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Gnani Purush Discourse, 1990
The enlightened self is non‑interfering; external disturbances cannot affect it.
In simple terms: The enlightened self is untouched by outside interference.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner detachment to remain peaceful.
Themes
spirituality
non‑attachment
inner peace
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- stressful environments
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
advaita
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you stay detached yet compassionate?
- What situations test your inner peace?
A Different Perspective
Complete detachment may hinder empathy for others.
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