Monday, 26 January 2026

ADB. Be your own lamp

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PSHO


Ah! You said “Aapo Deepo Bhava” — that’s a beautiful Sanskrit phrase (आपो दीपो भव) meaning:


“Be a lamp unto yourself.”


It’s a teaching from the Buddha (often cited in the Dhammapada), emphasizing self-reliance, inner guidance, and personal responsibility. Essentially, it’s saying: instead of looking outward for guidance, wisdom, or support, cultivate your own inner light and let it guide you.


If you like, I can break it down word by word and explain the deeper philosophical meaning behind each part—it’s quite profound. Do you want me to?


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