--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In worldly state, the Soul [the Real…" description: "\"“In worldly state, the Soul [the Real Self, Atma] compresses and spreads according to the ‘vessel’ (the body); and in the state of moksha [the ultimate..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/393/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_in-worldly-state-the-soul-the-real-self_587314.jpg" --- # In worldly state, the Soul \[the Real Self, Atma\]… ![“In worldly state, the Soul [the Real Self, Atma] compresses and spreads according to the ‘vessel’ (the body); and in the state of moksha [the ultimate liberation], it is the same throughout.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/393/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_in-worldly-state-the-soul-the-real-self_587314.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/393/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_in-worldly-state-the-soul-the-real-self_587314.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/393/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_in-worldly-state-the-soul-the-real-self_587314.jpg) > ““In worldly state, the Soul \[the Real Self, Atma\] compresses and spreads according to the ‘vessel’ (the body); and in the state of moksha \[the ultimate liberation\], it is the same throughout.”” [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. The soul expands or contracts with the body’s condition, but in ultimate liberation it remains unchanged everywhere. **In simple terms:** Soul changes with body, but stays constant in liberation. Key Takeaway Seek inner steadiness beyond physical limits. Themes spirituality self liberation identity Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - yoga - life crises - health challenges - personal growth Key Concepts nondualism consciousness moksha Questions to Reflect On - How do you experience the self beyond your body? - What practices help you feel this constancy? 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