--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Competition is a bad company [kusang, the…" description: "\"“Competition is a bad company [kusang, the company which will bring our downfall].”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/200/dada-bhagwan-31_bad-company_competition-is-a-bad-company-kusang-the_188317.jpg" --- # Competition is a bad company \[kusang, the company which… ![“Competition is a bad company [kusang, the company which will bring our downfall].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/200/dada-bhagwan-31_bad-company_competition-is-a-bad-company-kusang-the_188317.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/200/dada-bhagwan-31_bad-company_competition-is-a-bad-company-kusang-the_188317.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/200/dada-bhagwan-31_bad-company_competition-is-a-bad-company-kusang-the_188317.jpg) > ““Competition is a bad company \[kusang, the company which will bring our downfall\].”” [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. The speaker warns that competition can lead to negative outcomes and downfall. **In simple terms:** Competition can be harmful. Key Takeaway Avoid unnecessary rivalry. Themes competition ethics business Mood cautious reflective Type philosophical advice When to use this quote - entrepreneurship - team projects - market entry - personal ambition Key Concepts social dynamics risk collaboration Questions to Reflect On - Is competition always detrimental? - When can rivalry be constructive? 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