--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: After deciding ‘Who am I?’ can one say…" description: "\"“After deciding ‘Who am I?’ can one say ‘this is not mine’. A mistaken belief of ‘I’ (in the wrong place) has given rise to the mistake of ‘mine’ (worl..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/254/dada-bhagwan-31_failure_after-deciding-who-am-i-can-one-say-this_1839391.jpg" --- # After deciding ‘Who am I?’ can one say ‘this is not mine’… ![“After deciding ‘Who am I?’ can one say ‘this is not mine’. A mistaken belief of ‘I’ (in the wrong place) has given rise to the mistake of ‘mine’ (worldly attachment).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/254/dada-bhagwan-31_failure_after-deciding-who-am-i-can-one-say-this_1839391.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/254/dada-bhagwan-31_failure_after-deciding-who-am-i-can-one-say-this_1839391.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/254/dada-bhagwan-31_failure_after-deciding-who-am-i-can-one-say-this_1839391.jpg) > ““After deciding ‘Who am I?’ can one say ‘this is not mine’. A mistaken belief of ‘I’ (in the wrong place) has given rise to the mistake of ‘mine’ (worldly attachment).”” [Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Recognizing the false self leads to detachment from material ownership. **In simple terms:** The ego creates false ownership. Key Takeaway Detach from material claims. Themes spirituality identity detachment Mood contemplative detached Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - personal growth - spiritual counseling Key Concepts ego attachment self realization Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing the ego change your relationship with possessions? - What does “this is not mine” mean in daily life? 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