--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What does egoism mean? It means to become…" description: "\"“What does egoism mean? It means to become blind through one’s own vision. The Gnani [the enlightened one] removes the egoism.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/dada-bhagwan-31_ego_what-does-egoism-mean-it-means-to-become_2207615.jpg" --- # What does egoism mean? It means to become blind through… ![“What does egoism mean? It means to become blind through one’s own vision. The Gnani [the enlightened one] removes the egoism.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/dada-bhagwan-31_ego_what-does-egoism-mean-it-means-to-become_2207615.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/dada-bhagwan-31_ego_what-does-egoism-mean-it-means-to-become_2207615.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/dada-bhagwan-31_ego_what-does-egoism-mean-it-means-to-become_2207615.jpg) > ““What does egoism mean? It means to become blind through one’s own vision. The Gnani \[the enlightened one\] removes the egoism.”” [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. Egoism blinds self‑perception; enlightenment removes self‑centered illusion. **In simple terms:** Ego blocks true vision; enlightenment clears it. Key Takeaway Seek self‑awareness beyond ego. Themes spirituality self‑knowledge enlightenment Mood contemplative reflective Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - spiritual retreats - personal counseling Key Concepts egoism perception mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How does ego limit your perception? - What practices help dissolve ego? 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