--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Contradictory actions is non-religion…" description: "\"“Contradictory actions is non-religion [adharma] and non-contradictory actions is religion [dharma].”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d58/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_contradictory-actions-is-non-religion-ad_1196074.jpg" --- # Contradictory actions is non-religion \[adharma\] and… ![“Contradictory actions is non-religion [adharma] and non-contradictory actions is religion [dharma].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d58/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_contradictory-actions-is-non-religion-ad_1196074.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d58/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_contradictory-actions-is-non-religion-ad_1196074.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d58/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_contradictory-actions-is-non-religion-ad_1196074.jpg) > ““Contradictory actions is non-religion \[adharma\] and non-contradictory actions is religion \[dharma\].”” [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. Non-contradictory actions align with dharma (religion), while contradictory actions align with adharma (non-religion). **In simple terms:** Right actions follow dharma. Key Takeaway Choose actions that are consistent and ethical. Themes ethics philosophy religion action contradiction Mood reflective serious Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - daily decisions - conflict resolution - teaching - personal conduct Key Concepts Dharma vs adharma moral consistency spiritual law Questions to Reflect On - When do you face moral contradictions? - How do you resolve conflicting duties? 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