--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: People with wrong belief (of the self)…" description: "\"“People with wrong belief (of the self) live for others (other than himself), and those with the right belief live for the Self (Pure Soul).”\" — Dada B..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/402/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_people-with-wrong-belief-of-the-self-liv_1745444.jpg" --- # People with wrong belief (of the self) live for others… ![“People with wrong belief (of the self) live for others (other than himself), and those with the right belief live for the Self (Pure Soul).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/402/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_people-with-wrong-belief-of-the-self-liv_1745444.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/402/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_people-with-wrong-belief-of-the-self-liv_1745444.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/402/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_people-with-wrong-belief-of-the-self-liv_1745444.jpg) > ““People with wrong belief (of the self) live for others (other than himself), and those with the right belief live for the Self (Pure Soul).”” [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. Understanding self‑identity determines whether one lives for external approval or inner truth. **In simple terms:** Self‑belief guides purpose. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner focus. Themes self‑knowledge spirituality purpose Mood contemplative inspirational Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal growth - spiritual practice - decision making Key Concepts non‑dualism ego purity Questions to Reflect On - How does your self‑view shape your actions? - What does “living for the Self” mean to you? 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