--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If sankalp-vikalp (all the relative…" description: "\"“If sankalp-vikalp (all the relative 'I-ness' and ‘my-ness’ that stems from the belief that ‘I am Chandubhai’) happen, then it can be said that Self-re..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/dada-bhagwan-31_faith_if-sankalp-vikalp-all-the-relative-i-nes_3234334.jpg" --- # If sankalp-vikalp (all the relative 'I-ness' and ‘my-ness’… ![“If sankalp-vikalp (all the relative 'I-ness' and ‘my-ness’ that stems from the belief that ‘I am Chandubhai’) happen, then it can be said that Self-realization has not yet been attained. As one becomes the doer of the sankalp-vikalp, he cannot become nirvikalp (free from the belief that 'I am…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/dada-bhagwan-31_faith_if-sankalp-vikalp-all-the-relative-i-nes_3234334.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/dada-bhagwan-31_faith_if-sankalp-vikalp-all-the-relative-i-nes_3234334.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/dada-bhagwan-31_faith_if-sankalp-vikalp-all-the-relative-i-nes_3234334.jpg) > ““If sankalp-vikalp (all the relative 'I-ness' and ‘my-ness’ that stems from the belief that ‘I am Chandubhai’) happen, then it can be said that Self-realization has not yet been attained. As one becomes the doer of the sankalp-vikalp, he cannot become nirvikalp (free from the belief that 'I am Chandubhai' and with the right belief that 'I am pure Soul')!”” [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. Self‑realization requires moving beyond personal identity and ego‑based beliefs to a state of pure soul awareness. **In simple terms:** Let go of ego to realize true self. Key Takeaway Release ego for spiritual awakening. Themes spirituality self‑realization ego Mood contemplative calm Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation practice - self‑inquiry - daily mindfulness Key Concepts non‑duality inner freedom Questions to Reflect On - How does your sense of self limit you? - What practices help you transcend ego? 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