--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The whole world is absorbed in the…" description: "\"“The whole world is absorbed in the intellect. Only when one moves away from the intellect and comes into the Light of Knowledge, can one become the ab..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/dada-bhagwan-31_intellect_the-whole-world-is-absorbed-in-the-intel_2496922.jpg" --- # The whole world is absorbed in the intellect. Only when… ![“The whole world is absorbed in the intellect. Only when one moves away from the intellect and comes into the Light of Knowledge, can one become the absolute Supreme Self (parmatma).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/dada-bhagwan-31_intellect_the-whole-world-is-absorbed-in-the-intel_2496922.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/dada-bhagwan-31_intellect_the-whole-world-is-absorbed-in-the-intel_2496922.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/dada-bhagwan-31_intellect_the-whole-world-is-absorbed-in-the-intel_2496922.jpg) > ““The whole world is absorbed in the intellect. Only when one moves away from the intellect and comes into the Light of Knowledge, can one become the absolute Supreme Self (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. Moving beyond intellectual analysis into the Light of Knowledge reveals the supreme self. **In simple terms:** Beyond intellect lies true self. Key Takeaway Seek Light of Knowledge to know your supreme self. Themes spirituality knowledge self‑realization intellect Mood peaceful reverent uplifting Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - study of scriptures - personal crisis - teaching Key Concepts non‑dualism awakening inner light Questions to Reflect On - What practices help you move from intellect to inner light? - How do you recognize the Light of Knowledge in daily life? 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