--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Envisioning that, 'I am Atma (the Self)…" description: "\"“Envisioning that, 'I am Atma (the Self) and these are my guna-dharmas (intrinsic properties that have a specific function)'; that is to prevail in one..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89c/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_envisioning-that-i-am-atma-the-self-and_549629.jpg" --- # Envisioning that, 'I am Atma (the Self) and these are my… ![“Envisioning that, 'I am Atma (the Self) and these are my guna-dharmas (intrinsic properties that have a specific function)'; that is to prevail in one's real form (Swaroop) and intrisic nature (Swabhaav) is Swaramanata (dwelling as the Self).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89c/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_envisioning-that-i-am-atma-the-self-and_549629.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89c/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_envisioning-that-i-am-atma-the-self-and_549629.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/89c/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_envisioning-that-i-am-atma-the-self-and_549629.jpg) > ““Envisioning that, 'I am Atma (the Self) and these are my guna-dharmas (intrinsic properties that have a specific function)'; that is to prevail in one's real form (Swaroop) and intrisic nature (Swabhaav) is Swaramanata (dwelling as the 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 one's true nature (Atma) and intrinsic qualities leads to realizing one's authentic existence. **In simple terms:** Know your true self. Key Takeaway Align actions with intrinsic nature. Themes spirituality self‑knowledge identity Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - personal development - teaching sessions Key Concepts philosophy metaphysics self‑realization Questions to Reflect On - How can one identify their intrinsic properties? - What practices reveal true self? 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