Expressed Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“Who is considered a person [vyakti]? The one who has manifested (expressed) a little in the embodied self [vyakt] can be known as a person [vyakti]. If he is manifested (expressed) completely, he is known as a special person.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/43a/dada-bhagwan-31_expressed_who-is-considered-a-person-vyakti-the-on_1758566.jpg)
““Who is considered a person [vyakti]? The one who has manifested (expressed) a little in the embodied self [vyakt] can be known as a person [vyakti]. If he is manifested (expressed) completely, he is known as a special person.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Dada Bhagwan’s teachings, early 20th century
A person is defined by how fully they express their inner self; partial expression yields a basic person, full expression a special one.
In simple terms: Self‑expression defines personhood.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate full self‑expression.
Themes
identity
self‑realization
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- education
- leadership
Key Concepts
personhood
manifestation
inner self
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you deepen your self‑expression?
- What limits full manifestation?
A Different Perspective
Partial expression may be misinterpreted as full.
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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)
![“Skills (learning) or lack of skills is all egoistic knowledge (ego based knowledge). Ego-free Knowledge is called (true) Knowledge [Gnan].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b36/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_skills-learning-or-lack-of-skills-is-all_9081.jpg)
