--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Maintaining self & non-self wisdom…" description: "\"“Maintaining self & non-self wisdom (judgment) of ‘this is Mine (of the True Self) and this is of the non-Self’ is the ultimate religion of moksha (lib..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67e/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_maintaining-self-non-self-wisdom-judgmen_2785990.jpg" --- # Maintaining self & non-self wisdom (judgment) of ‘this is… ![“Maintaining self & non-self wisdom (judgment) of ‘this is Mine (of the True Self) and this is of the non-Self’ is the ultimate religion of moksha (liberation).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67e/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_maintaining-self-non-self-wisdom-judgmen_2785990.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67e/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_maintaining-self-non-self-wisdom-judgmen_2785990.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67e/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_maintaining-self-non-self-wisdom-judgmen_2785990.jpg) > ““Maintaining self & non-self wisdom (judgment) of ‘this is Mine (of the True Self) and this is of the non-Self’ is the ultimate religion of moksha (liberation).”” [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. Recognizing the distinction between self and non-self leads to liberation from ego and attachment. **In simple terms:** Know self vs non-self for freedom. Key Takeaway Practice self‑awareness to achieve liberation. Themes spirituality self‑knowledge liberation Mood contemplative inspirational Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - daily reflection - ethical decisions Key Concepts non‑duality ego moksha Questions to Reflect On - How do you identify non‑self thoughts? - What practices help maintain this awareness? 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