--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: To constantly see one’s own (self) as…" description: "\"“To constantly see one’s own (self) as ‘pure’, and to see other’s (self) as ‘pure’, is shuddha upayog (Pure applied awareness as the Self).”\" — Dada Bh..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47f/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_to-constantly-see-one-s-own-self-as-pure_411189.jpg" --- # To constantly see one’s own (self) as ‘pure’, and to see… ![“To constantly see one’s own (self) as ‘pure’, and to see other’s (self) as ‘pure’, is shuddha upayog (Pure applied awareness as the Self).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47f/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_to-constantly-see-one-s-own-self-as-pure_411189.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47f/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_to-constantly-see-one-s-own-self-as-pure_411189.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47f/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_to-constantly-see-one-s-own-self-as-pure_411189.jpg) > ““To constantly see one’s own (self) as ‘pure’, and to see other’s (self) as ‘pure’, is shuddha upayog (Pure applied awareness as 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 oneself and others as pure reflects a state of unbiased, compassionate awareness that transcends ego. **In simple terms:** Seeing all as pure is pure awareness. Key Takeaway Cultivate impartial, compassionate perception. Themes compassion purity self-awareness spirituality Mood contemplative spiritual Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - conflict resolution - teaching - personal development Key Concepts non-duality mindfulness consciousness Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice seeing purity in daily interactions? - What challenges arise when viewing others without judgment? 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