--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The science of absolutism or liberation…" description: "\"“The science of absolutism or liberation (Vitaraag Vignan) begins upon the attainment of samkit (the right belief that 'I am pure Soul').”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0f/dada-bhagwan-31_absolutism_the-science-of-absolutism-or-liberation_367644.jpg" --- # The science of absolutism or liberation (Vitaraag Vignan)… ![“The science of absolutism or liberation (Vitaraag Vignan) begins upon the attainment of samkit (the right belief that 'I am pure Soul').” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0f/dada-bhagwan-31_absolutism_the-science-of-absolutism-or-liberation_367644.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0f/dada-bhagwan-31_absolutism_the-science-of-absolutism-or-liberation_367644.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0f/dada-bhagwan-31_absolutism_the-science-of-absolutism-or-liberation_367644.jpg) > ““The science of absolutism or liberation (Vitaraag Vignan) begins upon the attainment of samkit (the right belief that 'I am 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. True liberation arises when one adopts the correct belief of being a pure soul, which initiates absolute freedom. **In simple terms:** Believing you are a pure soul leads to liberation. Key Takeaway Adopt the belief of pure soul to achieve freedom. Themes spirituality liberation belief self identity Mood peaceful inspirational Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - self-inquiry - ethical living Key Concepts metaphysics self-realization philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What does “pure soul” mean to you? - Can this belief coexist with scientific worldview? 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