--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: By natural law there are two parts to…" description: "\"“By natural law there are two parts to everything; ‘relative’ and ‘real’. By praying to a picture, the 'relative' mail reaches Lord Krishna , and in th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c16/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_by-natural-law-there-are-two-parts-to-ev_2424055.jpg" --- # By natural law there are two parts to everything… ![“By natural law there are two parts to everything; ‘relative’ and ‘real’. By praying to a picture, the 'relative' mail reaches Lord Krishna , and in the ‘real’ it is indeed the worship of the Self within you.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c16/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_by-natural-law-there-are-two-parts-to-ev_2424055.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c16/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_by-natural-law-there-are-two-parts-to-ev_2424055.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c16/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_by-natural-law-there-are-two-parts-to-ev_2424055.jpg) > ““By natural law there are two parts to everything; ‘relative’ and ‘real’. By praying to a picture, the 'relative' mail reaches Lord Krishna , and in the ‘real’ it is indeed the worship of the Self within you.”” [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. Spiritual practice distinguishes between external rituals and inner truth; true worship is self‑realization. **In simple terms:** Real worship is inner, not just external rituals. Key Takeaway Focus on inner self‑realization. Themes spirituality inner truth ritual Mood contemplative serious Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - personal development - faith practice Key Concepts philosophy religion Questions to Reflect On - How do you differentiate inner belief from outward ritual? - What does self‑realization mean to you? 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