Renounce Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““What is to be renounced? The adverse internal state of being that results in hurting oneself (artadhyan) and the adverse internal state of being that hurts oneself and others (raudradhyan). If these two have not been renounced, then nothing at all has been renounced.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Teachings of Dada Bhagwan, 1970s
Renunciation means letting go of harmful inner states that cause self‑damage and harm to others; without releasing these, no true renunciation occurs.
In simple terms: Let go of inner harms to truly renounce.
Key Takeaway
Identify and release harmful thoughts.
Themes
spirituality
self‑growth
ethics
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- therapy
- conflict resolution
- leadership development
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner states are you holding onto?
- How can you recognize when you harm yourself or others?
A Different Perspective
Renunciation is difficult when harmful habits are deeply ingrained.
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