--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If we have a higher degree of…" description: "\"“If we have a higher degree of Non-violence within us, a lion will forget its violent intent towards us.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d11/dada-bhagwan-31_hurt_if-we-have-a-higher-degree-of-non-violen_144790.jpg" --- # If we have a higher degree of Non-violence within us, a… ![“If we have a higher degree of Non-violence within us, a lion will forget its violent intent towards us.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d11/dada-bhagwan-31_hurt_if-we-have-a-higher-degree-of-non-violen_144790.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d11/dada-bhagwan-31_hurt_if-we-have-a-higher-degree-of-non-violen_144790.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d11/dada-bhagwan-31_hurt_if-we-have-a-higher-degree-of-non-violen_144790.jpg) > ““If we have a higher degree of Non-violence within us, a lion will forget its violent intent towards us.”” [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. Cultivating deep non‑violence can pacify even a lion’s aggression, suggesting inner peace influences external threats. **In simple terms:** Non‑violence can calm a lion’s intent. Key Takeaway Develop inner peace to reduce conflict. Themes peace non‑violence inner strength conflict Mood tranquil hopeful Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - conflict resolution Key Concepts psychological influence spiritual practice Questions to Reflect On - How does inner peace affect others? - Can it truly change hostile behavior? 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