--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When one attains the knowledge of the…" description: "\"“When one attains the knowledge of the Self (Pure Soul within us), the whole world is then open for him. These are all misleading beliefs. ‘I am Chandu..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/34c/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_when-one-attains-the-knowledge-of-the-se_2579567.jpg" --- # When one attains the knowledge of the Self (Pure Soul… ![“When one attains the knowledge of the Self (Pure Soul within us), the whole world is then open for him. These are all misleading beliefs. ‘I am Chandubhai’ is a ‘wrong belief’. ‘I am his father’, is a ‘wrong belief’. ‘I am her husband’, is a ‘wrong belief’.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/34c/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_when-one-attains-the-knowledge-of-the-se_2579567.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/34c/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_when-one-attains-the-knowledge-of-the-se_2579567.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/34c/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_when-one-attains-the-knowledge-of-the-se_2579567.jpg) > ““When one attains the knowledge of the Self (Pure Soul within us), the whole world is then open for him. These are all misleading beliefs. ‘I am Chandubhai’ is a ‘wrong belief’. ‘I am his father’, is a ‘wrong belief’. ‘I am her husband’, is a ‘wrong belief’.”” [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. Self‑realization dissolves false identities, opening perception to reality beyond personal labels. **In simple terms:** Knowing your true self removes limiting beliefs. Key Takeaway Question and release limiting self‑identifications. Themes identity spirituality self‑knowledge freedom illusion Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal growth - meditation - relationship dynamics Key Concepts Non‑dual awareness ego dissolution Questions to Reflect On - What labels do you hold that limit you? - How might releasing them change your view of the world? 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