--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: One will not bleed at all if hit by an…" description: "\"“One will not bleed at all if hit by an arrow shot by someone with a non-violent intent (ahinsak bhaav) but a flower thrown by someone with a violent i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/650/dada-bhagwan-31_arrow_one-will-not-bleed-at-all-if-hit-by-an-a_2277944.jpg" --- # One will not bleed at all if hit by an arrow shot by… ![“One will not bleed at all if hit by an arrow shot by someone with a non-violent intent (ahinsak bhaav) but a flower thrown by someone with a violent intent (hinsak bhaav) will make him bleed. Neither the arrow or the flower are not as effective as the violent intent are.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/650/dada-bhagwan-31_arrow_one-will-not-bleed-at-all-if-hit-by-an-a_2277944.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/650/dada-bhagwan-31_arrow_one-will-not-bleed-at-all-if-hit-by-an-a_2277944.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/650/dada-bhagwan-31_arrow_one-will-not-bleed-at-all-if-hit-by-an-a_2277944.jpg) > ““One will not bleed at all if hit by an arrow shot by someone with a non-violent intent (ahinsak bhaav) but a flower thrown by someone with a violent intent (hinsak bhaav) will make him bleed. Neither the arrow or the flower are not as effective as the violent intent are.”” [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. Intent determines impact; a violent mind can turn even gentle actions harmful. **In simple terms:** Violent intent makes anything harmful. Key Takeaway Cultivate non‑violent intentions. Themes ethics intent consequence Mood thoughtful serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - mediation - conflict resolution - teaching - personal growth Key Concepts spirituality mindset Questions to Reflect On - Can you change intent to change outcome? - What role does intention play in daily actions? 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