--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This ‘prakruti’ (relative self, made of…" description: "\"“This ‘prakruti’ (relative self, made of inherent traits) seems to be alive, but it is not alive in reality. Whatever interactions or the disturbances ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/079/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_this-prakruti-relative-self-made-of-inhe_867244.jpg" --- # This ‘prakruti’ (relative self, made of inherent traits)… ![“This ‘prakruti’ (relative self, made of inherent traits) seems to be alive, but it is not alive in reality. Whatever interactions or the disturbances that people may get into, that too do not have life in it. There is only a wrong belief that “I did it.” All this happens in the presence of a Soul…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/079/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_this-prakruti-relative-self-made-of-inhe_867244.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/079/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_this-prakruti-relative-self-made-of-inhe_867244.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/079/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_this-prakruti-relative-self-made-of-inhe_867244.jpg) > ““This ‘prakruti’ (relative self, made of inherent traits) seems to be alive, but it is not alive in reality. Whatever interactions or the disturbances that people may get into, that too do not have life in it. There is only a wrong belief that “I did it.” All this happens in the presence of a Soul. There is only presence. Who is responsible in this? What is the mistake in this? ‘Someone else’ is doing it, yet one says that “I am doing it”; that is the mistake. If this mistake is corrected, then solution can be achieved.”” [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 passage explains that attributing actions to the ego is a mistaken belief; recognizing the soul’s presence corrects this error. **In simple terms:** Stop blaming the ego; realize the soul’s role. Key Takeaway Acknowledge the soul to resolve mistaken self‑attribution. Themes ego self‑identity spirituality responsibility mistake Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation practice - self‑inquiry - spiritual counseling - ethical decision‑making Key Concepts non‑dualism philosophy of self consciousness Questions to Reflect On - What personal actions do you misattribute to yourself? - How can you cultivate awareness of the soul’s presence? 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