Humility Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“I do not have any problem if you show disrespect towards me, but you are creating impediments towards your own Self. When you say bad words to me, that also I do not have a problem but you are doing great damage to yourself. Here great humility is needed; absolute humility [param vinaya] is needed.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f74/dada-bhagwan-31_humility_i-do-not-have-any-problem-if-you-show-di_384841.jpg)
““I do not have any problem if you show disrespect towards me, but you are creating impediments towards your own Self. When you say bad words to me, that also I do not have a problem but you are doing great damage to yourself. Here great humility is needed; absolute humility [param vinaya] is needed.””
About This Quote
Source Spiritual teaching: Discourses of Dada Bhagwan, 1990s
Disrespect harms the disrespector more than the target; humility protects oneself from self‑inflicted damage.
In simple terms: Being disrespected hurts you, not the other person.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to avoid self‑harm.
Themes
humility
self‑respect
communication
self‑damage
spirituality
Mood
calm
compassionate
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
ethics
self‑care
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal habits foster true humility?
- How can you protect yourself without reacting?
A Different Perspective
Humility alone may not prevent external aggression.
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