Devotee Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““You are that, You are that, You are that!’ Not ‘You are that’, but ‘I am that, I am that, I am that’!!! ‘You are that’ has created separation. Then He is God and we will always be the devotee. ‘I am that; is ‘I am, everywhere !””
About This Quote
Source Talk: Spiritual Insight, 2005
The phrase “You are that” creates separation; shifting to “I am that” emphasizes unity with the divine, dissolving duality.
In simple terms: Changing “You are that” to “I am that” unites self with God.
Key Takeaway
Adopt the perspective of unity with the divine.
Themes
spirituality
identity
unity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- personal reflection
- teaching sessions
Key Concepts
non‑duality
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “I am that” mean to you personally?
- How can this view affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
It may be misinterpreted as ego‑inflation rather than humility.
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