Body Quote by Nirmala Srivastava
“I bow to all the seekers of truth. At the very outset, I have to say that truth is what it is. We cannot change it, we cannot transform it. We cannot compromise with it. It is what it is, it has been what it has been, and it will be what it has been. So it doesn't change. What is needed is that we have to change. So, what is the truth? Truth is that you are not this body, this mind; you are not these emotions, intellect or conditionings. Nor you are ego. So what are you ? You are the pure Spirit.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Truth and the Spirit, Nirmala Srivastava, 1975
Truth is immutable; the self is beyond body, mind, emotions, and ego, existing as pure spirit.
In simple terms: Truth never changes; you are spirit, not body or mind.
Key Takeaway
Recognize your identity as spirit beyond material self.
Themes
spirituality
identity
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self-inquiry
- spiritual practice
- mindfulness
- yoga
Key Concepts
nondualism
self-realization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing yourself as spirit affect daily choices?
- What limits arise when denying the body‑mind identity?
A Different Perspective
Truth's permanence may conflict with personal desire for change.
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