--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you insist on the temporary truth…" description: "\"“If you insist on the temporary truth (satya), you become temporary. Therefore insist on Sat (eternal truth). Sat (Eternal truth) is the pure soul; it ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ed/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_if-you-insist-on-the-temporary-truth-sat_2591751.jpg" --- # If you insist on the temporary truth (satya), you become… ![“If you insist on the temporary truth (satya), you become temporary. Therefore insist on Sat (eternal truth). Sat (Eternal truth) is the pure soul; it is immortal.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ed/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_if-you-insist-on-the-temporary-truth-sat_2591751.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ed/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_if-you-insist-on-the-temporary-truth-sat_2591751.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ed/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_if-you-insist-on-the-temporary-truth-sat_2591751.jpg) > ““If you insist on the temporary truth (satya), you become temporary. Therefore insist on Sat (eternal truth). Sat (Eternal truth) is the pure soul; it is immortal.”” [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. Emphasizes that clinging to fleeting truths makes one transient; seeking eternal truth leads to an immortal soul. **In simple terms:** Temporary truth makes you temporary; eternal truth makes you immortal. Key Takeaway Pursue timeless principles. Themes spirituality philosophy eternity Mood reflective serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - meditation - ethical living Key Concepts Satya Sat immortality Questions to Reflect On - How can you identify eternal truth in daily life? - What temporary truths limit you? 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