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#  If you made difference of opinion, there where would Soul…

![“If you made difference of opinion, there where would Soul reside? Where there is difference of opinion, there is no Soul, and where there is Soul, there is no difference of opinion. Soul can never manifest where there is difference of opinion. Where there is egoism, there is opinion.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a4/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_if-you-made-difference-of-opinion-there_2713850.jpg)   [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a4/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_if-you-made-difference-of-opinion-there_2713850.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a4/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_if-you-made-difference-of-opinion-there_2713850.jpg)

> ““If you made difference of opinion, there where would Soul reside? Where there is difference of opinion, there is no Soul, and where there is Soul, there is no difference of opinion. Soul can never manifest where there is difference of opinion. Where there is egoism, there is opinion.””

[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 suggests that true unity or soul cannot exist where there are conflicting opinions; harmony requires the absence of ego and disagreement.

**In simple terms:** Soul exists only without conflicting opinions.

Key Takeaway

Seek unity beyond ego.

Themes

philosophy spirituality ego opinion

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

aphilosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

- meditation
- conflict resolution
- team building
- spiritual practice

Key Concepts

non-duality collective consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

- How can we honor differing views without losing inner peace?
- Can ego be transcended in debate?

A Different Perspective

If opinions differ, soul may still be present in respectful dialogue.

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