Spiritual Quotes

The Gnani Purush [The enlightened one] always remains untouched in his worldly interactions. Everything will get resolved for us if we go to Him. He shows us what is ‘correct’ and what is ‘incorrect’.

~ Dada Bhagwan

When everyone in the family is united, when they resolve their issues with each other and unite; it is called vitarag bhav, attachment-free intent. And to disunite is to have raag-dwesh, attachment-abhorrence remain.

~ Dada Bhagwan

To say ‘I’ where I’ is not - is the greatest illusory attachment (raag).

~ Dada Bhagwan

If attachment becomes fixed on a 'Gnani' [The enlightened one], then it becomes Real attachment (prashastaraag). It will get one’s work done. It will uproot attachment in all other places. Because the Gnani is Vitarag, attachment-free. Attachment for a Vitarag gives liberation from all the suffering.

~ Dada Bhagwan

The kashays (inner anger, pride, deceit and greed) that keep one entrenched in the coolness of the worldly life are the very thing that makes one wander life after life.

~ Dada Bhagwan

All those who are not straightforward (frank and forthright) in this world are full of deception.

~ Dada Bhagwan

As long as there is greed (desire) for even a single situation, one will have to come back into the world and wandering will continue until then.

~ Dada Bhagwan

Every human being is indeed unhappy as long as he is not free from kashays.

~ Dada Bhagwan

The one whose kashays, (inner anger, pride, deceit, greed) are gone is worthy of worship. The absence of inner intent of kashays is indeed Gnani!

~ Dada Bhagwan

Wherever there is kashay, there is no religion of the Vitarag at all. God does not want one to renounce anything. One needs to become free from kashays. Kashay-free state is considered the religion of moksha, while renouncing is considered religion of the world.

~ Dada Bhagwan

Where there is kashay, they are all considered heaps of parigraha (worldly possessiveness); whether one is living in the Himalayas or in a cave. Where there is absence of kashays, there is absence of possessiveness; even if one is then living in a palace!

~ Dada Bhagwan

There should be no restlessness within, no matter what the circumstances. If there is restlessness within, know that the kashays have not left yet.

~ Dada Bhagwan

Wrong belief is what bites one from the inside. There is no one biting him on the outside.

~ Dada Bhagwan

Who are you without your labels and attachments to the issues you are passionate about? Remove the emotions, remove the beliefs and associations, and simply focus on the rational and practical applications that promote peaceful progression.

~ Alaric Hutchinson

No human being really has any misery. It is your own mistake if you complain of the misery.

~ Dada Bhagwan

You have a habit of having an ‘underhand’, and that is why you get a boss. Otherwise, no one is your boss and no one is your underhand; such is the world.

~ Dada Bhagwan

One will have to know the Self. Unless Self is known, God [Allah] cannot be attained. The power of Self should be attained. The power of Self is an abode of infinite bliss. There is no unhappiness there at all. This happiness is there even if someone insults you!

~ Dada Bhagwan

Bhagwan’ (God, Self) and ‘Paramatma’ (Supreme or absolute Self); these two words are spoken. Muslims speak the two words-‘Khuda’ (God, Self) and ‘Allah’ (Supreme spirit, Absolute Self). Allah is used for Paramatma and Khuda is used for Bhagwan.

~ Dada Bhagwan

What is the one going to Moksha (attaining Liberation) like? He is someone who enjoys only the bliss of the ‘Self’.

~ Dada Bhagwan

Unless the Self is known, the power of the Self (swa satta) cannot arise.

~ Dada Bhagwan

When they say that, ‘God takes avatar (reincarnates)’ is incorrect. He is known as an avatari when last two or three incarnations (before Moksha) remain. God does not have the ability at all to do karma! Man does not have that ability either. It is due to illusion that he feels ‘I did it’!

~ Dada Bhagwan

Religion is that which becomes the religion and gives results. When can we say it is this way? It is when it helps when someone insults you. It will not let you be affected by it.

~ Dada Bhagwan

Is it wrong worldly interaction (avyavahar) when someone insults you? It is (correct) worldly interaction (vyavahar). Gnani (Self-realized person) will be pleased that he has become free from karma bondage, when someone insults Him; while a non Self-realized person will fight back.

~ Dada Bhagwan

Not doing attachment-abhorrence (raag-dwesh) while experiencing the unfolding of karma is religion.

~ Dada Bhagwan

Everyone’s unfolding karma will change. To maintain equanimity during the unfolding of karmic effect is the Gnanis’ (Self-realized person’s) duty.

~ Dada Bhagwan

Egoism does not have eyes of its own. Some days, it sees through the eyes of the intellect (buddhi). However, what will happen if you befriend a blind man?

~ Dada Bhagwan

Light and flow is what shifts the world’s vibration, not the stagnation and resistance that comes with opposition.

~ Alaric Hutchinson

Children born of Spirit have one Spiritual Father.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

I am satisfied with spirituality.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

There is infinite energy within you. Whatever you think within, that very same thing will happen on the outside! However, here one chases his thoughts and works hard for things and yet nothing happens on the outside, people have incurred so much loss! Kaliyug (the time-cycle with lack of unison of mind, speech and body) is upon us!

~ Dada Bhagwan

The spiritual force overcomes all other forces.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Tragedy of life: we want to possess more material wealth, but fail to enjoy the spiritual riches.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Be aware of the type of humor you use in your daily life. Just because people are laughing doesn’t mean it is creating positive vibes.

~ Alaric Hutchinson

God has said not to create any accounts (karmic). Create accounts (only) if you have the knowledge of the future. Hey! If you want to start an account, then why don’t you account for the possibility that you may die tomorrow?

~ Dada Bhagwan

In reality, those who cheat are indeed the ones who get cheated. Those who are cheated will gain experience and develop (spiritually) in the process. Only money earned dishonestly will be taken away (by nature) from one; rightfully earned money will be put to good use!

~ Dada Bhagwan

There is no progress (spiritual) in this world like the one that comes from being cheated knowingly. This is a very high principle.

~ Dada Bhagwan

To be great is an ego goal; to be real is existential.

~ Osho

You’re in love with your image of Linda. Mr. Green is in love with his image of Jesus. Both of your images have little to do with reality. Both of you are making yourselves miserable.’'That’s not fair, comparing me to him. You don’t see me hammering nails in people.’'You prefer to hammer them through your own hands.

~ Christopher Pike

Watches have watch makers, paintings have painters, designs have designers, and creation has a creator

~ Tony Evans

One name by itself can't fully represent God's majesty & power.

~ Tony Evans