--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The absence of inner intent for kashays…" description: "\"“The absence of inner intent for kashays is the same as the inner intent of the absolute Self (Parmatma). If one’s kashays are gone, then he becomes th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/828/dada-bhagwan-31_god_the-absence-of-inner-intent-for-kashays_1737634.jpg" --- # The absence of inner intent for kashays is the same as the… ![“The absence of inner intent for kashays is the same as the inner intent of the absolute Self (Parmatma). If one’s kashays are gone, then he becomes the ‘owner’ of the whole universe.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/828/dada-bhagwan-31_god_the-absence-of-inner-intent-for-kashays_1737634.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/828/dada-bhagwan-31_god_the-absence-of-inner-intent-for-kashays_1737634.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/828/dada-bhagwan-31_god_the-absence-of-inner-intent-for-kashays_1737634.jpg) > ““The absence of inner intent for kashays is the same as the inner intent of the absolute Self (Parmatma). If one’s kashays are gone, then he becomes the ‘owner’ of the whole universe.”” [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. The quote suggests that when personal desires (kashays) disappear, one aligns with the universal self, becoming one with all existence. **In simple terms:** Letting go of personal cravings unites you with the whole universe. Key Takeaway Release selfish motives to experience unity. Themes spirituality self-realization unity Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - selfless service - personal transformation - conflict resolution Key Concepts nondualism ego dissolution universal consciousness Questions to Reflect On - How can you identify and release your own kashays? - What does “owner of the universe” mean to you? 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