Attachment Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““When one knows this world as ‘wrong’, there is abhorrence (dwesh) and when he knows it as ‘right’, there is attachment (raag). ‘We’ just know ‘this is wrong’, and that is Real Knowledge (Gnan).””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Teachings of Dada Bhagwan, 1990s
Recognizing the world as flawed creates aversion; seeing it as right creates attachment; true knowledge is seeing the wrongness.
In simple terms: Seeing wrongness leads to aversion, rightness to attachment; real knowledge is seeing wrong.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awareness of true nature, avoid attachment.
Themes
spirituality
knowledge
attachment
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
philosophy
duality
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between aversion and attachment?
- What does 'real knowledge' mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Attachment can hinder clarity and growth.
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