Attitude Quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
“My actual experience is not different. It is my evaluation and attitude that differ. I see the same world as you do, but not the same way. There is nothing mysterious about it. Everybody sees the world through the idea he has of himself. As you think yourself to be, so you think the world to be. If you imagine yourself as separate from the world, the world will appear as separate from you and you will experience desire and fear. I do not see the world as separate from me and so there is nothing for me to desire, or fear.”
About This Quote
Our perception of the world is shaped by self‑image; seeing oneself as separate creates desire and fear.
In simple terms: Self‑image determines how we view reality.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a unified self‑view.
Themes
perception
identity
desire
fear
Mood
introspective
calm
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- cognitive reframing
- interpersonal relations
Key Concepts
non‑duality
self‑concept
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your self‑concept limit your experience?
- What practices help dissolve separation?
A Different Perspective
Changing self‑image can be difficult.
