--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Accepting both the real (the true self…" description: "\"“Accepting both the real (the true self, pure soul) and the relative is called syadvaad (does not hurt any one’s viewpoint to the slightest extent).”\" ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fc/dada-bhagwan-31_accepting_accepting-both-the-real-the-true-self-pu_2814819.jpg" --- # Accepting both the real (the true self, pure soul) and the… ![“Accepting both the real (the true self, pure soul) and the relative is called syadvaad (does not hurt any one’s viewpoint to the slightest extent).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fc/dada-bhagwan-31_accepting_accepting-both-the-real-the-true-self-pu_2814819.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fc/dada-bhagwan-31_accepting_accepting-both-the-real-the-true-self-pu_2814819.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fc/dada-bhagwan-31_accepting_accepting-both-the-real-the-true-self-pu_2814819.jpg) > ““Accepting both the real (the true self, pure soul) and the relative is called syadvaad (does not hurt any one’s viewpoint to the slightest extent).”” [Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Recognizing both absolute truth and relative perspectives fosters harmony without offending any view. **In simple terms:** Accept both absolute and relative truths peacefully. Key Takeaway Embrace all viewpoints to avoid conflict. Themes spirituality philosophy tolerance Mood calm reflective Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - personal meditation - interfaith dialogue - conflict resolution - ethical decision making Key Concepts syadvaad non-attachment relativism Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance absolute truth with everyday realities? - When does tolerance become compromise? 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