--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: One should never say, ‘I have no…" description: "\"“One should never say, ‘I have no mistakes.’ It is only after one attains absolute Knowledge (keval gnan) that mistakes do not remain.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6b8/dada-bhagwan-31_failure_one-should-never-say-i-have-no-mistakes_1378838.jpg" --- # One should never say, ‘I have no mistakes.’ It is only… ![“One should never say, ‘I have no mistakes.’ It is only after one attains absolute Knowledge (keval gnan) that mistakes do not remain.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6b8/dada-bhagwan-31_failure_one-should-never-say-i-have-no-mistakes_1378838.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6b8/dada-bhagwan-31_failure_one-should-never-say-i-have-no-mistakes_1378838.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6b8/dada-bhagwan-31_failure_one-should-never-say-i-have-no-mistakes_1378838.jpg) > ““One should never say, ‘I have no mistakes.’ It is only after one attains absolute Knowledge (keval gnan) that mistakes do not remain.”” [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. Mistakes vanish only when one attains absolute knowledge, not by denying them. **In simple terms:** True knowledge eliminates errors. Key Takeaway Seek deeper understanding, not denial. Themes spirituality self‑improvement knowledge Mood contemplative inspired Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal growth - meditation - ethical decision‑making Key Concepts Keval gnan self‑realization Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize hidden mistakes? - What practices deepen true understanding? 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