--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The Self (Atma) is itself in the form of…" description: "\"“The Self (Atma) is itself in the form of Science (Vignan swaroop). That is why it indeed Sees science everywhere. There is no problem in getting marri..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd3/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_the-self-atma-is-itself-in-the-form-of-s_1432433.jpg" --- # The Self (Atma) is itself in the form of Science (Vignan… ![“The Self (Atma) is itself in the form of Science (Vignan swaroop). That is why it indeed Sees science everywhere. There is no problem in getting married, but it is ignorance of the Self (agnan) when you differentiate 'this is mine' and 'that is yours'. To say 'I' in all places is science, and to…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd3/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_the-self-atma-is-itself-in-the-form-of-s_1432433.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd3/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_the-self-atma-is-itself-in-the-form-of-s_1432433.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd3/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_the-self-atma-is-itself-in-the-form-of-s_1432433.jpg) > ““The Self (Atma) is itself in the form of Science (Vignan swaroop). That is why it indeed Sees science everywhere. There is no problem in getting married, but it is ignorance of the Self (agnan) when you differentiate 'this is mine' and 'that is yours'. To say 'I' in all places is science, and to do egoism is ignorance of the Self.”” [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. Seeing the Self as universal science dissolves ego and attachment. **In simple terms:** Self is science; ego is ignorance. Key Takeaway Recognize unity to overcome selfishness. Themes spirituality ego unity Mood contemplative inspirational Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - marriage counseling - personal growth - conflict resolution Key Concepts Non-duality self-realization Questions to Reflect On - What does “I” mean to you? - How can you practice seeing unity? 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