Depends Quote by Nirmala Srivastava
“Before knowing the truth, if you depend on your intelligence, you can be misled completely. Intelligence that is without the spiritual insight is your own ego. After Realization, the truth that comes to you is the real, pure truth and is not your ego.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita, 1975
Relying solely on intellect without spiritual insight leads to delusion; true truth emerges after inner realization, free from ego.
In simple terms: Intellect alone can mislead; spiritual insight reveals true truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner awakening before trusting intellect.
Themes
spirituality
ego
truth
intellect
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- personal counseling
- spiritual study
- decision making
Key Concepts
Self‑realization
non‑duality
ego dissolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate spiritual insight with daily reasoning?
- What practices help quiet the ego?
A Different Perspective
Intellect still useful; balance with insight.
