--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: One's liberation begins once he does the…" description: "\"“One's liberation begins once he does the darshan of kashaya-free (absence of inner anger, pride, deceit and greed) Gnani purush [the enlightened one]...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e16/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_one-s-liberation-begins-once-he-does-the_2788996.jpg" --- # One's liberation begins once he does the darshan of… ![“One's liberation begins once he does the darshan of kashaya-free (absence of inner anger, pride, deceit and greed) Gnani purush [the enlightened one]. Who is considered kashaya-free? The one whose state is that where there was no kashaya, there is no kashaya, and there never will be any. The one…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e16/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_one-s-liberation-begins-once-he-does-the_2788996.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e16/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_one-s-liberation-begins-once-he-does-the_2788996.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e16/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_one-s-liberation-begins-once-he-does-the_2788996.jpg) > ““One's liberation begins once he does the darshan of kashaya-free (absence of inner anger, pride, deceit and greed) Gnani purush \[the enlightened one\]. Who is considered kashaya-free? The one whose state is that where there was no kashaya, there is no kashaya, and there never will be any. The one who is never in the state of the non-Self. Doing darshan of such a One brings ultimate well being.”” [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. Liberation is achieved by seeing an enlightened being free of inner vices, which reflects the ultimate state of non-self and well‑being. **In simple terms:** Seeing a truly pure person frees you from inner vices. Key Takeaway Seek guidance from those who embody inner purity. Themes spirituality self‑realization inner peace Mood contemplative reverent Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation retreats - spiritual counseling - personal introspection - ethical living Key Concepts non‑attachment self‑transcendence enlightenment Questions to Reflect On - How do you recognize genuine inner purity? - Can one embody kashaya‑free without a teacher? 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