--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Anything you do to prevent inauspicious…" description: "\"“Anything you do to prevent inauspicious contemplation (durdhyan, to hurt others by mind,body,speech,etc.) is dharmadhyan (auspicious contemplation, to..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e56/dada-bhagwan-31_balance-in-life_anything-you-do-to-prevent-inauspicious_2232683.jpg" --- # Anything you do to prevent inauspicious contemplation… ![“Anything you do to prevent inauspicious contemplation (durdhyan, to hurt others by mind,body,speech,etc.) is dharmadhyan (auspicious contemplation, to not hurt anyone, to give happiness to others).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e56/dada-bhagwan-31_balance-in-life_anything-you-do-to-prevent-inauspicious_2232683.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e56/dada-bhagwan-31_balance-in-life_anything-you-do-to-prevent-inauspicious_2232683.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e56/dada-bhagwan-31_balance-in-life_anything-you-do-to-prevent-inauspicious_2232683.jpg) > ““Anything you do to prevent inauspicious contemplation (durdhyan, to hurt others by mind,body,speech,etc.) is dharmadhyan (auspicious contemplation, to not hurt anyone, to give happiness to others).”” [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. Cultivating thoughts that avoid harming others and promote happiness is a moral practice of auspicious contemplation. **In simple terms:** Think kindly, act kindly. Key Takeaway Practice positive, daily. Themes ethics mindfulness compassion Mood calm reflective Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - personal relationships - leadership - conflict resolution - community building Key Concepts non‑violence spiritual discipline Questions to Reflect On - How can you transform negative thoughts into constructive ones? - What habits support consistent compassionate thinking? 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