--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Energy of pudgal [that which charges and…" description: "\"“Energy of pudgal [that which charges and discharges, complex of intake and output] is used in knowing the knowledge of ignorance based knowledge [agna..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c7/dada-bhagwan-31_energy_energy-of-pudgal-that-which-charges-and_2689259.jpg" --- # Energy of pudgal \[that which charges and discharges… ![“Energy of pudgal [that which charges and discharges, complex of intake and output] is used in knowing the knowledge of ignorance based knowledge [agnan, all other knowledge other than knowledge of the self], and prayer is required to be done to know the knowledge of Gnan [Knowledge of the Soul…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c7/dada-bhagwan-31_energy_energy-of-pudgal-that-which-charges-and_2689259.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c7/dada-bhagwan-31_energy_energy-of-pudgal-that-which-charges-and_2689259.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c7/dada-bhagwan-31_energy_energy-of-pudgal-that-which-charges-and_2689259.jpg) > ““Energy of pudgal \[that which charges and discharges, complex of intake and output\] is used in knowing the knowledge of ignorance based knowledge \[agnan, all other knowledge other than knowledge of the self\], and prayer is required to be done to know the knowledge of Gnan \[Knowledge of the Soul, our Real Self\].”” [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. Understanding ignorance requires inner knowledge; prayer helps reveal the soul’s true insight. **In simple terms:** Prayer uncovers soul knowledge. Key Takeaway Seek inner truth through reflection. Themes spirituality knowledge self‑realization Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - study of scriptures - personal introspection Key Concepts ignorance prayer self‑knowledge Questions to Reflect On - How does inner knowledge affect daily life? - What practices complement prayer for growth? 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