Identity Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“When one has not known anything but becomes infected with the ‘disease of knowing’; he is a grave diseased person. What is the result of knowing? One stops playing with the ‘tops’ [living as the relative-self] and starts playing with the Self [lives in the realm of the Self, The Soul]. The…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/039/dada-bhagwan-31_identity_when-one-has-not-known-anything-but-beco_537755.jpg)
““When one has not known anything but becomes infected with the ‘disease of knowing’; he is a grave diseased person. What is the result of knowing? One stops playing with the ‘tops’ [living as the relative-self] and starts playing with the Self [lives in the realm of the Self, The Soul]. The diseased one simply does the ego of knowing.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Teachings of Dada Bhagwan, 1990s
Excessive intellectualizing distances one from authentic self‑experience, leading to egoic suffering.
In simple terms: Overthinking separates you from true self.
Key Takeaway
Embrace intuitive living.
Themes
spirituality
self‑knowledge
ego
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- spiritual retreats
- daily mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Non‑dual awareness
inner peace
ego dissolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “knowing” mean to you?
- How can you shift from ego to self?
A Different Perspective
Intellectualism can also foster insight if balanced.
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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)
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