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#  The mind is vitarag (free from attachment) but the self…

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> ““The mind is vitarag (free from attachment) but the self ventures into it (becomes one with it). If you jump into a well, what can the mind do? If you can remain separate from the mind, one is considered to have the vision of the Soul (atma drashti). That is the beginning of becoming the Absolute Supreme Soul – Parmatma.””

[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.

Freedom from attachment allows the soul to merge with the absolute; separating mind from mind yields true vision.

**In simple terms:** Detach from mental clinging to see the soul.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate detachment to perceive deeper truth.

Themes

spirituality self‑realization detachment

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

- meditation
- self‑inquiry
- spiritual practice

Key Concepts

non‑attachment soul vision absolute consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

- How can you practice observing thoughts without identifying with them?
- What does “vision of the soul” mean to you?

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