--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God is where there are no ‘fees’ being…" description: "\"“God is where there are no ‘fees’ being charged, where there is no botheration and where there is no scolding; that is where God is.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/be8/dada-bhagwan-31_botheration_god-is-where-there-are-no-fees-being-cha_1178434.jpg" --- # God is where there are no ‘fees’ being charged, where… ![“God is where there are no ‘fees’ being charged, where there is no botheration and where there is no scolding; that is where God is.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/be8/dada-bhagwan-31_botheration_god-is-where-there-are-no-fees-being-cha_1178434.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/be8/dada-bhagwan-31_botheration_god-is-where-there-are-no-fees-being-cha_1178434.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/be8/dada-bhagwan-31_botheration_god-is-where-there-are-no-fees-being-cha_1178434.jpg) > ““God is where there are no ‘fees’ being charged, where there is no botheration and where there is no scolding; that is where God is.”” [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. God is found where there are no charges, no hassles, and no reprimands—pure, unburdened existence. **In simple terms:** God exists in a state of freedom from costs and conflict. Key Takeaway Seek simplicity and peace. Themes spirituality freedom nonattachment peace simplicity Mood tranquil hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - voluntary simplicity - ethical living - conflict resolution Key Concepts theology minimalism inner peace Questions to Reflect On - Can true freedom exist without responsibility? - How does this view address injustice? 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