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#  When 'parbhaav' (intent of being other than Pure Soul)…

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> ““When 'parbhaav' (intent of being other than Pure Soul) ends, samadhi (enlightened bliss) will occur.””

[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 teaching states that when the egoic desire to be separate from the pure soul ends, a state of deep meditative bliss (samadhi) naturally arises.

**In simple terms:** Letting go of ego leads to enlightened bliss.

Key Takeaway

Release egoic intent to experience samadhi.

Themes

spirituality self‑realization meditation inner peace philosophy

Mood

calm reflective inspirational

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

- personal meditation practice
- spiritual retreats
- mindfulness training

Key Concepts

ego dissolution samadhi enlightenment inner transformation

Questions to Reflect On

- What personal habits help dissolve egoic intent?
- How does samadhi affect daily life?

A Different Perspective

Achieving samadhi may require sustained discipline and guidance.

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