--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Dharma (religion) one has to practice to…" description: "\"“Dharma (religion) one has to practice to get rid of conflicts are prakrut religions (relative or worldly). And ultimate liberation (moksha) is attaine..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e47/dada-bhagwan-31_conflicts_dharma-religion-one-has-to-practice-to-g_2909807.jpg" --- # Dharma (religion) one has to practice to get rid of… ![“Dharma (religion) one has to practice to get rid of conflicts are prakrut religions (relative or worldly). And ultimate liberation (moksha) is attained through religion of the Self (atma dharma).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e47/dada-bhagwan-31_conflicts_dharma-religion-one-has-to-practice-to-g_2909807.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e47/dada-bhagwan-31_conflicts_dharma-religion-one-has-to-practice-to-g_2909807.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e47/dada-bhagwan-31_conflicts_dharma-religion-one-has-to-practice-to-g_2909807.jpg) > ““Dharma (religion) one has to practice to get rid of conflicts are prakrut religions (relative or worldly). And ultimate liberation (moksha) is attained through religion of the Self (atma 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. Practicing personal dharma frees one from worldly conflicts; ultimate liberation comes from self‑realization. **In simple terms:** Self‑practice leads to freedom from conflict. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner dharma for peace. Themes spirituality liberation self Mood serene inspirational Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - ethical decisions - conflict resolution - personal growth Key Concepts philosophy religion Questions to Reflect On - How do you identify your true dharma? - What practices support self‑realization? 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