--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: On what basis is the entire worldly life…" description: "\"“On what basis is the entire worldly life in existence? It is due to conflicts.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b8/dada-bhagwan-31_clash_on-what-basis-is-the-entire-worldly-life_2456188.jpg" --- # On what basis is the entire worldly life in existence? It… ![“On what basis is the entire worldly life in existence? It is due to conflicts.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b8/dada-bhagwan-31_clash_on-what-basis-is-the-entire-worldly-life_2456188.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b8/dada-bhagwan-31_clash_on-what-basis-is-the-entire-worldly-life_2456188.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b8/dada-bhagwan-31_clash_on-what-basis-is-the-entire-worldly-life_2456188.jpg) > ““On what basis is the entire worldly life in existence? It is due to conflicts.”” [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. Conflict is the fundamental driver of existence, shaping all life and experience. **In simple terms:** Conflict drives life. Key Takeaway Learn to transform conflict into growth. Themes conflict existence spirituality Mood thoughtful serene Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - personal relationships - business negotiations - social movements Key Concepts duality karma Questions to Reflect On - How can we channel conflict constructively? - What practices reduce harmful conflict? 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