--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The mind and the chitt (internal…" description: "\"“The mind and the chitt (internal component of knowledge and vision) are being discharged and the world believes them to be charging. That is the reaso..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fac/dada-bhagwan-31_chit_the-mind-and-the-chitt-internal-componen_3174003.jpg" --- # The mind and the chitt (internal component of knowledge… ![“The mind and the chitt (internal component of knowledge and vision) are being discharged and the world believes them to be charging. That is the reason they are trying to hold the mind and the chitt still, but that is not possible.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fac/dada-bhagwan-31_chit_the-mind-and-the-chitt-internal-componen_3174003.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fac/dada-bhagwan-31_chit_the-mind-and-the-chitt-internal-componen_3174003.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fac/dada-bhagwan-31_chit_the-mind-and-the-chitt-internal-componen_3174003.jpg) > ““The mind and the chitt (internal component of knowledge and vision) are being discharged and the world believes them to be charging. That is the reason they are trying to hold the mind and the chitt still, but that is not possible.”” [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 mind and inner perception are constantly active, yet people try to suppress them, which is impossible. **In simple terms:** The mind cannot be stopped; it keeps working. Key Takeaway Accept mental activity instead of resisting. Themes mindfulness spirituality acceptance Mood calm reflective Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation practice - daily stress - creative work - personal growth Key Concepts consciousness inner perception mental flow Questions to Reflect On - How can you observe thoughts without trying to stop them? - What benefits arise from accepting mental activity? 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