--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you make an inner-intent to remain…" description: "\"“If you make an inner-intent to remain steady in a completely unsteady atmosphere, you will be able to remain steady. This is because steadiness is ind..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bd/dada-bhagwan-31_atmosphere_if-you-make-an-inner-intent-to-remain-st_1946270.jpg" --- # If you make an inner-intent to remain steady in a… ![“If you make an inner-intent to remain steady in a completely unsteady atmosphere, you will be able to remain steady. This is because steadiness is indeed the quality of your own Self-form. So then, what do You have do with what is unsteady?” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bd/dada-bhagwan-31_atmosphere_if-you-make-an-inner-intent-to-remain-st_1946270.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bd/dada-bhagwan-31_atmosphere_if-you-make-an-inner-intent-to-remain-st_1946270.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bd/dada-bhagwan-31_atmosphere_if-you-make-an-inner-intent-to-remain-st_1946270.jpg) > ““If you make an inner-intent to remain steady in a completely unsteady atmosphere, you will be able to remain steady. This is because steadiness is indeed the quality of your own Self-form. So then, what do You have do with what is unsteady?”” [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. Maintaining inner steadiness despite external chaos relies on self‑form, not on controlling the unsteady. **In simple terms:** Stay steady by focusing on inner self, not external chaos. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner steadiness. Themes inner peace steadiness self‑form Mood calm focused Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - stressful work - relationships Key Concepts philosophy spirituality Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice steadiness daily? - What inner qualities support resilience? 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