--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Except for pure Soul (Shuddhatma), the…" description: "\"“Except for pure Soul (Shuddhatma), the mind, speech, body, intellect is all subject to vyavasthit (energy that runs the world). It is all scientific c..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1cc/dada-bhagwan-31_body_except-for-pure-soul-shuddhatma-the-mind_1189430.jpg" --- # Except for pure Soul (Shuddhatma), the mind, speech, body… ![“Except for pure Soul (Shuddhatma), the mind, speech, body, intellect is all subject to vyavasthit (energy that runs the world). It is all scientific circumstantial evidences. With 'This is mine' and 'I am (this)', divisions occurred, and that is why all these difficulties exist, intents of false…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1cc/dada-bhagwan-31_body_except-for-pure-soul-shuddhatma-the-mind_1189430.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1cc/dada-bhagwan-31_body_except-for-pure-soul-shuddhatma-the-mind_1189430.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1cc/dada-bhagwan-31_body_except-for-pure-soul-shuddhatma-the-mind_1189430.jpg) > ““Except for pure Soul (Shuddhatma), the mind, speech, body, intellect is all subject to vyavasthit (energy that runs the world). It is all scientific circumstantial evidences. With 'This is mine' and 'I am (this)', divisions occurred, and that is why all these difficulties exist, intents of false attribution (aropit bhaav) arose. That is why one missed out on one's own form as the Self (swaroop)!”” [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. Identifying self with possessions creates false divisions, leading to suffering; recognizing the true self dissolves these conflicts. **In simple terms:** Attachment creates suffering; self‑recognition ends it. Key Takeaway Practice self‑inquiry to see beyond ego. Themes self ego attachment spirituality identity Mood contemplative hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - therapy - conflict resolution - leadership training - personal development Key Concepts philosophy psychology spiritual practice Questions to Reflect On - What does “self” mean to you? - How can you reduce attachment in daily life? 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