--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Who is considered a person [vyakti]? The…" description: "\"“Who is considered a person [vyakti]? The one who has manifested (expressed) a little in the embodied self [vyakt] can be known as a person [vyakti]. I..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43a/dada-bhagwan-31_expressed_who-is-considered-a-person-vyakti-the-on_1758566.jpg" --- # Who is considered a person \[vyakti\]? The one who has… ![“Who is considered a person [vyakti]? The one who has manifested (expressed) a little in the embodied self [vyakt] can be known as a person [vyakti]. If he is manifested (expressed) completely, he is known as a special person.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43a/dada-bhagwan-31_expressed_who-is-considered-a-person-vyakti-the-on_1758566.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43a/dada-bhagwan-31_expressed_who-is-considered-a-person-vyakti-the-on_1758566.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43a/dada-bhagwan-31_expressed_who-is-considered-a-person-vyakti-the-on_1758566.jpg) > ““Who is considered a person \[vyakti\]? The one who has manifested (expressed) a little in the embodied self \[vyakt\] can be known as a person \[vyakti\]. If he is manifested (expressed) completely, he is known as a special person.”” [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. A person is defined by how fully they express their inner self; partial expression yields a basic person, full expression a special one. **In simple terms:** Self‑expression defines personhood. Key Takeaway Cultivate full self‑expression. Themes identity self‑realization spiritual growth Mood reflective inspirational Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal development - spiritual practice - education - leadership Key Concepts personhood manifestation inner self Questions to Reflect On - How can you deepen your self‑expression? - What limits full manifestation? 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