--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Seeing the Pure Soul (Shuddhatma) in…" description: "\"“Seeing the Pure Soul (Shuddhatma) in everyone is itself an intent of friendship towards the entire world.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fc/dada-bhagwan-31_friendship_seeing-the-pure-soul-shuddhatma-in-every_78311.jpg" --- # Seeing the Pure Soul (Shuddhatma) in everyone is itself an… ![“Seeing the Pure Soul (Shuddhatma) in everyone is itself an intent of friendship towards the entire world.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fc/dada-bhagwan-31_friendship_seeing-the-pure-soul-shuddhatma-in-every_78311.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fc/dada-bhagwan-31_friendship_seeing-the-pure-soul-shuddhatma-in-every_78311.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6fc/dada-bhagwan-31_friendship_seeing-the-pure-soul-shuddhatma-in-every_78311.jpg) > ““Seeing the Pure Soul (Shuddhatma) in everyone is itself an intent of friendship towards the entire world.”” [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. Recognizing each person's innate purity fosters a universal goodwill, suggesting that true friendship extends beyond individuals to all of humanity. **In simple terms:** Seeing pure soul in all cultivates global friendship. Key Takeaway Universal compassion arises from perceiving inner purity. 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