--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: You' yourself are the absolute Self…" description: "\"“You' yourself are the absolute Self (Parmatma), but You have not realized, 'Who you are.' That is why one says, \"I am a woman.\" A woman is in fact a p..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/224/dada-bhagwan-31_body_you-yourself-are-the-absolute-self-parma_1454900.jpg" --- # You' yourself are the absolute Self (Parmatma), but You… ![“You' yourself are the absolute Self (Parmatma), but You have not realized, 'Who you are.' That is why one says, "I am a woman." A woman is in fact a packing, a donkey is a packing, a dog is a packing, everything is a packing. One believes the packing to be One's real form.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/224/dada-bhagwan-31_body_you-yourself-are-the-absolute-self-parma_1454900.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/224/dada-bhagwan-31_body_you-yourself-are-the-absolute-self-parma_1454900.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/224/dada-bhagwan-31_body_you-yourself-are-the-absolute-self-parma_1454900.jpg) > ““You' yourself are the absolute Self (Parmatma), but You have not realized, 'Who you are.' That is why one says, "I am a woman." A woman is in fact a packing, a donkey is a packing, a dog is a packing, everything is a packing. One believes the packing to be One's real form.”” [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 self is the true, unchanging essence, but we identify with temporary roles and forms, mistaking them for our real nature. **In simple terms:** We forget our true self, seeing ourselves as roles. Key Takeaway Recognize the inner Self beyond external identities. Themes spirituality identity self‑realization Mood contemplative reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal meditation - psychotherapy - spiritual counseling - daily self‑inquiry Key Concepts non‑duality ego perception Questions to Reflect On - What aspects of yourself do you label as “packing”? - How can you experience your true Self beyond roles? 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