--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As much as a person is unsteady…" description: "\"“As much as a person is unsteady (restless), that much entanglements he shall create.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/324/dada-bhagwan-31_spiritual_as-much-as-a-person-is-unsteady-restless_1509045.jpg" --- # As much as a person is unsteady (restless), that much… ![“As much as a person is unsteady (restless), that much entanglements he shall create.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/324/dada-bhagwan-31_spiritual_as-much-as-a-person-is-unsteady-restless_1509045.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/324/dada-bhagwan-31_spiritual_as-much-as-a-person-is-unsteady-restless_1509045.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/324/dada-bhagwan-31_spiritual_as-much-as-a-person-is-unsteady-restless_1509045.jpg) > ““As much as a person is unsteady (restless), that much entanglements he shall create.”” [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. States that a restless person creates many entanglements. **In simple terms:** Restlessness leads to complications. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner steadiness. Themes restlessness entanglements consequences Mood calm insightful Type philosophical advice When to use this quote - stressful work - relationship drama - habit formation Key Concepts philosophy personal development Questions to Reflect On - How does calmness reduce complications? - What practices foster steadiness? A Different Perspective Not all entanglements are negative. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Spiritual](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/spiritual/) [Spiritual quotes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/spiritual-quotes/) [Spirituality](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/spirituality/) ## Related quotes > [“If you make an inner-intent to remain steady in a completely unsteady atmosphere, you will be able to remain steady. 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