--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The Lord himself is Vitaraag (free from…" description: "\"“The Lord himself is Vitaraag (free from attachment and abhorrence), and when the state completely free of attachment and abhorrence (vitaraagta) towar..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a09/dada-bhagwan-31_body_the-lord-himself-is-vitaraag-free-from-a_2270772.jpg" --- # The Lord himself is Vitaraag (free from attachment and… ![“The Lord himself is Vitaraag (free from attachment and abhorrence), and when the state completely free of attachment and abhorrence (vitaraagta) towards the world and the body arises in you, then your (spiritual) work will be done. Leave aside that towards the world, but even if you become free…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a09/dada-bhagwan-31_body_the-lord-himself-is-vitaraag-free-from-a_2270772.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a09/dada-bhagwan-31_body_the-lord-himself-is-vitaraag-free-from-a_2270772.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a09/dada-bhagwan-31_body_the-lord-himself-is-vitaraag-free-from-a_2270772.jpg) > ““The Lord himself is Vitaraag (free from attachment and abhorrence), and when the state completely free of attachment and abhorrence (vitaraagta) towards the world and the body arises in you, then your (spiritual) work will be done. Leave aside that towards the world, but even if you become free from attachment and abhorrence towards the body, then your (spiritual) work will be done.”” [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. Spiritual freedom arises when one releases attachment and aversion toward both the world and the body, completing one’s inner work. **In simple terms:** Let go of clinging and hatred. Key Takeaway Practice detachment to fulfill spiritual purpose. Themes spirituality detachment inner work Mood calm reflective Type advice inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - daily life - relationships - health - creative pursuits Key Concepts philosophy mindfulness self‑realization Questions to Reflect On - What attachments limit your growth? - How can you balance detachment with daily duties? 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