--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you cling onto the temporary, then you…" description: "\"“If you cling onto the temporary, then you will become temporary, therefore cling onto that which is permanent. Cling onto the Gnani Purush. The Gnani ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db7/dada-bhagwan-31_body_if-you-cling-onto-the-temporary-then-you_766171.jpg" --- # If you cling onto the temporary, then you will become… ![“If you cling onto the temporary, then you will become temporary, therefore cling onto that which is permanent. Cling onto the Gnani Purush. The Gnani Purush is a dehadhari parmatma (the absolute Self in a human body)!” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db7/dada-bhagwan-31_body_if-you-cling-onto-the-temporary-then-you_766171.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db7/dada-bhagwan-31_body_if-you-cling-onto-the-temporary-then-you_766171.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db7/dada-bhagwan-31_body_if-you-cling-onto-the-temporary-then-you_766171.jpg) > ““If you cling onto the temporary, then you will become temporary, therefore cling onto that which is permanent. Cling onto the Gnani Purush. The Gnani Purush is a dehadhari parmatma (the absolute Self in a human body)!”” [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. Clinging to temporary things makes you temporary; attach to the permanent divine self within. **In simple terms:** Temporary ties make you temporary; seek the permanent self. Key Takeaway Focus on eternal inner self. Themes spirituality impermanence self‑realization Mood serene contemplative Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation practice - daily reflection - life decisions Key Concepts non‑attachment inner divinity Questions to Reflect On - What does "permanent self" mean to you? - How can you practice non‑attachment daily? 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