--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There may or may not be egoism along with…" description: "\"“There may or may not be egoism along with a contented state of chit (internal component of knowledge and vision). There are many saints who have conte..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/636/dada-bhagwan-31_chit_there-may-or-may-not-be-egoism-along-wit_1507029.jpg" --- # There may or may not be egoism along with a contented… ![“There may or may not be egoism along with a contented state of chit (internal component of knowledge and vision). There are many saints who have contented chit along with egoism. It begins with contented chit and ends all the way to where egoism ends. But from the moment contented state of chit…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/636/dada-bhagwan-31_chit_there-may-or-may-not-be-egoism-along-wit_1507029.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/636/dada-bhagwan-31_chit_there-may-or-may-not-be-egoism-along-wit_1507029.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/636/dada-bhagwan-31_chit_there-may-or-may-not-be-egoism-along-wit_1507029.jpg) > ““There may or may not be egoism along with a contented state of chit (internal component of knowledge and vision). There are many saints who have contented chit along with egoism. It begins with contented chit and ends all the way to where egoism ends. But from the moment contented state of chit begins, people can do his darshan (view him devotionally). However, the combination of an egoless person with a contented chit is simply incredible.”” [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 quote contrasts a peaceful, contented inner state (chit) with egoism, noting that saints can be content yet still egoistic, but true spiritual vision emerges when ego dissolves, allowing pure devotion. **In simple terms:** Contented inner peace is best without ego. Key Takeaway Cultivate ego‑lessness to deepen devotion. Themes spirituality ego contentment devotion Mood contemplative reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal meditation - spiritual guidance - devotional practice Key Concepts non‑duality inner peace ego dissolution Questions to Reflect On - Can you recognize ego in your contented moments? - How does ego affect your devotion? 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