--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If anything, other than our own ‘Real…" description: "\"“If anything, other than our own ‘Real Self’, remains in our memory, it is all vishaya [subjects of pleasures that take one away from the Self]”\" — Dad..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9c/dada-bhagwan-31_celibacy_if-anything-other-than-our-own-real-self_863343.jpg" --- # If anything, other than our own ‘Real Self’, remains in… ![“If anything, other than our own ‘Real Self’, remains in our memory, it is all vishaya [subjects of pleasures that take one away from the Self]” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9c/dada-bhagwan-31_celibacy_if-anything-other-than-our-own-real-self_863343.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9c/dada-bhagwan-31_celibacy_if-anything-other-than-our-own-real-self_863343.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9c/dada-bhagwan-31_celibacy_if-anything-other-than-our-own-real-self_863343.jpg) > ““If anything, other than our own ‘Real Self’, remains in our memory, it is all vishaya \[subjects of pleasures that take one away from the Self\]”” [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. Only the true Self should be retained in memory; all other experiences are distractions from spiritual reality. **In simple terms:** Focus on the true Self, ignore fleeting pleasures. Key Takeaway Prioritize inner truth over external distractions. Themes spirituality self distraction mindfulness Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - daily reflection - spiritual study - mindful living Key Concepts non‑duality subject‑object duality Questions to Reflect On - How do you distinguish the Self from fleeting thoughts? - What practices help maintain this clarity? 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