--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Once the illusion (branti) goes away, one…" description: "\"“Once the illusion (branti) goes away, one can see ‘as it is’, and that is why ignorance goes away. When ignorance goes, maya (deceit) goes. Once God’s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a6e/dada-bhagwan-31_ignorance_once-the-illusion-branti-goes-away-one-c_1145426.jpg" --- # Once the illusion (branti) goes away, one can see ‘as it… ![“Once the illusion (branti) goes away, one can see ‘as it is’, and that is why ignorance goes away. When ignorance goes, maya (deceit) goes. Once God’s maya is gone, the solution is found.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a6e/dada-bhagwan-31_ignorance_once-the-illusion-branti-goes-away-one-c_1145426.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a6e/dada-bhagwan-31_ignorance_once-the-illusion-branti-goes-away-one-c_1145426.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a6e/dada-bhagwan-31_ignorance_once-the-illusion-branti-goes-away-one-c_1145426.jpg) > ““Once the illusion (branti) goes away, one can see ‘as it is’, and that is why ignorance goes away. When ignorance goes, maya (deceit) goes. Once God’s maya is gone, the solution is found.”” [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. When illusion disappears, reality is seen, ending ignorance and deceit, revealing divine truth and solution. **In simple terms:** Seeing reality ends ignorance and deceit. Key Takeaway Seek truth beyond illusion. Themes spirituality knowledge truth Mood contemplative hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - Meditation - self‑inquiry - ethical decision making - conflict resolution Key Concepts Advaita Maya Divine Enlightenment Questions to Reflect On - What illusion do you cling to? - How can you test if perception is true? 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