--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Knowledge (gnan) is that which tells you…" description: "\"“Knowledge (gnan) is that which tells you ‘it is’ to ‘that what it is’ and ‘it is not’ to ‘that what is not’. And illusion (wrong belief) is that which..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5a/dada-bhagwan-31_faith_knowledge-gnan-is-that-which-tells-you-i_1211864.jpg" --- # Knowledge (gnan) is that which tells you ‘it is’ to ‘that… ![“Knowledge (gnan) is that which tells you ‘it is’ to ‘that what it is’ and ‘it is not’ to ‘that what is not’. And illusion (wrong belief) is that which tells you ‘it is’ to what ‘it is not’ and ‘it is not’ to what ‘it is’.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5a/dada-bhagwan-31_faith_knowledge-gnan-is-that-which-tells-you-i_1211864.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5a/dada-bhagwan-31_faith_knowledge-gnan-is-that-which-tells-you-i_1211864.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5a/dada-bhagwan-31_faith_knowledge-gnan-is-that-which-tells-you-i_1211864.jpg) > ““Knowledge (gnan) is that which tells you ‘it is’ to ‘that what it is’ and ‘it is not’ to ‘that what is not’. And illusion (wrong belief) is that which tells you ‘it is’ to what ‘it is not’ and ‘it is not’ to what ‘it is’.”” [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. True knowledge distinguishes reality from illusion; false belief confuses the two. **In simple terms:** Know what is real and what is not. Key Takeaway Cultivate discernment to see truth clearly. Themes philosophy knowledge illusion Mood contemplative inquisitive Type philosophical educational When to use this quote - critical thinking - meditation - education - self‑inquiry Key Concepts epistemology perception truth vs. falsehood Questions to Reflect On - How do you test if a belief is true? - What practices help you see beyond illusion? 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