--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The path to attaining God is normality…" description: "\"“The path to attaining God is normality. There is liberation (moksha) through normality. Normality is the 'backbone' of the world.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d52/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_the-path-to-attaining-god-is-normality-t_3147161.jpg" --- # The path to attaining God is normality. There is… ![“The path to attaining God is normality. There is liberation (moksha) through normality. Normality is the 'backbone' of the world.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d52/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_the-path-to-attaining-god-is-normality-t_3147161.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d52/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_the-path-to-attaining-god-is-normality-t_3147161.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d52/dada-bhagwan-31_freedom_the-path-to-attaining-god-is-normality-t_3147161.jpg) > ““The path to attaining God is normality. There is liberation (moksha) through normality. Normality is the 'backbone' of the 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. Normality is the foundation of existence and the path to spiritual liberation. **In simple terms:** Being ordinary leads to freedom. Key Takeaway Embrace ordinary life for spiritual growth. Themes spirituality normality liberation Mood reflective calm Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - daily life - personal practice - community service Key Concepts moksha backbone of world Questions to Reflect On - How does ordinary life foster freedom? - Can normality coexist with personal ambition? 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