--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If misery results within you, it is…" description: "\"“If misery results within you, it is artadhyan (mournful contemplation that hurts one’s own self) and when someone suffers from painful result because ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a9/dada-bhagwan-31_happiness_if-misery-results-within-you-it-is-artad_629464.jpg" --- # If misery results within you, it is artadhyan (mournful… ![“If misery results within you, it is artadhyan (mournful contemplation that hurts one’s own self) and when someone suffers from painful result because of you, it is raudradhyan (wrathful contemplation that hurts the self and others). Giving happiness to someone is dharmadhyan. It is dharmadhyan…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a9/dada-bhagwan-31_happiness_if-misery-results-within-you-it-is-artad_629464.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a9/dada-bhagwan-31_happiness_if-misery-results-within-you-it-is-artad_629464.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a9/dada-bhagwan-31_happiness_if-misery-results-within-you-it-is-artad_629464.jpg) > ““If misery results within you, it is artadhyan (mournful contemplation that hurts one’s own self) and when someone suffers from painful result because of you, it is raudradhyan (wrathful contemplation that hurts the self and others). Giving happiness to someone is dharmadhyan. It is dharmadhyan when one is satisfied despite having less worldly comforts.”” [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. The quote distinguishes internal suffering from external harm, and highlights compassionate happiness and contentment despite material lack as true virtue. **In simple terms:** Inner pain differs from harming others; happiness given and contentment matter. Key Takeaway Cultivate compassion and contentment regardless of wealth. Themes compassion contentment inner peace ethics Mood reflective calm Type spiritual philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - relationships - leadership - spiritual practice Key Concepts non‑attachment mindfulness karma Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice contentment when basic needs are unmet? - What actions spread happiness without self‑sacrifice? 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