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#  No matter how wise a person is, but that is still an…

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> ““No matter how wise a person is, but that is still an attribute of the non-Self, isn't it? And if one becomes attached to the attributes of the non-Self, then he has become attached to the non-Self!!””

[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 quote suggests that even wisdom is an attribute of the ego, and clinging to it reinforces attachment to the self.

**In simple terms:** Wisdom is still part of the ego; attachment to it binds us to the self.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and release attachment to any attribute.

Themes

ego attachment self wisdom

Mood

contemplative reflective

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

- meditation
- self‑inquiry
- daily interactions
- teaching
- counseling

Key Concepts

non-self attachment spiritual insight

Questions to Reflect On

- How does recognizing an attribute as non‑self change your relationship to it?
- Can you observe wisdom without identifying with it?

A Different Perspective

Attachment may persist despite intellectual understanding.

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