--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What is the sign that one has attained…" description: "\"“What is the sign that one has attained the Soul; the Self? It is when one knows how to take a ‘picture’ of his relative-self (prakruti).”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c5/dada-bhagwan-31_identity_what-is-the-sign-that-one-has-attained-t_801918.jpg" --- # What is the sign that one has attained the Soul; the Self?… ![“What is the sign that one has attained the Soul; the Self? It is when one knows how to take a ‘picture’ of his relative-self (prakruti).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c5/dada-bhagwan-31_identity_what-is-the-sign-that-one-has-attained-t_801918.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c5/dada-bhagwan-31_identity_what-is-the-sign-that-one-has-attained-t_801918.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c5/dada-bhagwan-31_identity_what-is-the-sign-that-one-has-attained-t_801918.jpg) > ““What is the sign that one has attained the Soul; the Self? It is when one knows how to take a ‘picture’ of his relative-self (prakruti).”” [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. Attaining the soul is recognizing one's true self by mentally picturing one's relative self. **In simple terms:** Know your true self through mental picture. Key Takeaway Self‑realization via mental visualization. Themes spirituality self‑knowledge mindfulness Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation practice - self‑inquiry - daily reflection - spiritual retreats Key Concepts philosophy inner awareness Questions to Reflect On - How can we differentiate self‑image from self‑reality? - What practices complement mental visualization? 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