Gnani-purush Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““What is the whole world under the control of? Gnanis (enlightened ones) are under the control of the Gnan (absolute knowledge), and the world is under the control of kashayas, meaning anger-pride-deceit-greed. A greedy person is preoccupied in greed kashaya, a proud man in pride kashaya, a deceitful person in deceit kashaya.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Shri Gnanodaya, Dada Bhagwan, 1970
The quote explains that the universe is governed by three forces: enlightened knowledge, and the three negative impulses of anger, pride, deceit, and greed, which dominate human behavior.
In simple terms: World is ruled by knowledge and three negative impulses.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and transcend the three kashayas.
Themes
spirituality
psychology
ethics
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- self‑awareness
Key Concepts
Kashaya
Gnan
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you see these impulses influencing your decisions?
- Can awareness of kashayas change your actions?
A Different Perspective
The model may oversimplify complex motivations to ignore social factors.
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