--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: One has to understand the line of…" description: "\"“One has to understand the line of demarcation between the Self and the Non-Self from Gnani Purush (the enlightened one). His explanation holds truth i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/675/dada-bhagwan-31_gnani-purush_one-has-to-understand-the-line-of-demarc_1481646.jpg" --- # One has to understand the line of demarcation between the… ![“One has to understand the line of demarcation between the Self and the Non-Self from Gnani Purush (the enlightened one). His explanation holds truth in all three times i.e. past, present and future. The light remains the same, even after hundreds of thousands of years.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/675/dada-bhagwan-31_gnani-purush_one-has-to-understand-the-line-of-demarc_1481646.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/675/dada-bhagwan-31_gnani-purush_one-has-to-understand-the-line-of-demarc_1481646.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/675/dada-bhagwan-31_gnani-purush_one-has-to-understand-the-line-of-demarc_1481646.jpg) > ““One has to understand the line of demarcation between the Self and the Non-Self from Gnani Purush (the enlightened one). His explanation holds truth in all three times i.e. past, present and future. The light remains the same, even after hundreds of thousands of years.”” [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 distinction between Self and Non‑Self is timeless; enlightenment transcends temporal change, maintaining a constant inner light across ages. **In simple terms:** Self vs Non‑Self is timeless. Key Takeaway Seek inner constancy beyond time. Themes spirituality timelessness enlightenment Mood contemplative serene Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation practice - spiritual teaching - personal growth Key Concepts non‑dualism philosophy of self Questions to Reflect On - How do you define your true self? - Can you experience timeless awareness? 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