Darshan Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““When one prays to an image of Lord Krishna, it reaches the 'relative'. If one bows down here (at the lotus feet of the Gnani Purush), then it reaches one's own Self (Atma) directly. This is because the vitaraag One (One free from all attachment and abhorrence) does not accept it, does He? It is always such that, wherever there is darshan of both the 'relative' and the 'real', there indeed lies liberation (moksha).””
About This Quote
Source Spiritual Teaching: Discourses of Dada Bhagwan, 1990s
Prayer directed at an image reaches the external relative self, while devotion at the true teacher’s feet reaches the inner self, leading to liberation when both are perceived.
In simple terms: Worship of symbols reaches outer self; worship of the enlightened teacher reaches inner self,
Key Takeaway
Seek direct self-realization through sincere devotion.
Themes
spirituality
devotion
liberation
self
real
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- guided worship
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
moksha
darshan
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing the inner self change daily actions?
- What practices help shift focus from external images to inner truth?
A Different Perspective
May not address those without a guru or tradition.
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