--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: How much the inactivity of kashayas (i.e…" description: "\"“How much the inactivity of kashayas (i.e. anger, pride, deceit, and greed), there is that much activity of samadhi (state of inner bliss). Complete in..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/84c/dada-bhagwan-31_free-from-faults_how-much-the-inactivity-of-kashayas-i-e_469882.jpg" --- # How much the inactivity of kashayas (i.e. anger, pride… ![“How much the inactivity of kashayas (i.e. anger, pride, deceit, and greed), there is that much activity of samadhi (state of inner bliss). Complete inactivity of kashayas, means complete samadhi.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/84c/dada-bhagwan-31_free-from-faults_how-much-the-inactivity-of-kashayas-i-e_469882.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/84c/dada-bhagwan-31_free-from-faults_how-much-the-inactivity-of-kashayas-i-e_469882.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/84c/dada-bhagwan-31_free-from-faults_how-much-the-inactivity-of-kashayas-i-e_469882.jpg) > ““How much the inactivity of kashayas (i.e. anger, pride, deceit, and greed), there is that much activity of samadhi (state of inner bliss). Complete inactivity of kashayas, means complete samadhi.”” [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. When negative traits cease, inner bliss arises; the absence of kashayas creates samadhi. **In simple terms:** Stopping anger, pride, deceit, greed leads to inner peace. Key Takeaway Cultivate purity of mind. Themes spirituality inner peace detachment Mood serene inspired Type spiritual instructional When to use this quote - yoga practice - meditation - ethical living - stress management Key Concepts kashayas samadhi mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How do you reduce kashayas daily? - What practices foster samadhi? 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