--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: How shameful it is that you remain…" description: "\"“How shameful it is that you remain estranged from Your authority! ‘You’, the holder of all the authority, the owner of a vast kingdom, have ended up a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c0/dada-bhagwan-31_self-improvement_how-shameful-it-is-that-you-remain-estra_2822480.jpg" --- # How shameful it is that you remain estranged from Your… ![“How shameful it is that you remain estranged from Your authority! ‘You’, the holder of all the authority, the owner of a vast kingdom, have ended up a prisoner!” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c0/dada-bhagwan-31_self-improvement_how-shameful-it-is-that-you-remain-estra_2822480.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c0/dada-bhagwan-31_self-improvement_how-shameful-it-is-that-you-remain-estra_2822480.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c0/dada-bhagwan-31_self-improvement_how-shameful-it-is-that-you-remain-estra_2822480.jpg) > ““How shameful it is that you remain estranged from Your authority! ‘You’, the holder of all the authority, the owner of a vast kingdom, have ended up a prisoner!”” [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. Neglecting one's inner authority leads to feeling imprisoned, despite external power. **In simple terms:** Ignoring inner authority creates bondage. Key Takeaway Reconnect with inner authority. Themes spirituality authority freedom Mood contemplative serious Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - leadership - personal development - conflict resolution Key Concepts philosophy self‑realization Questions to Reflect On - What does inner authority mean to you? - How do you balance inner and outer power? 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