--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The 'real' has to be revered, and 'the…" description: "\"“The 'real' has to be revered, and 'the relative' has to be known; One has to dwell in 'the real'.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eda/dada-bhagwan-31_spirituality_the-real-has-to-be-revered-and-the-relat_1205700.jpg" --- # The 'real' has to be revered, and 'the relative' has to be… ![“The 'real' has to be revered, and 'the relative' has to be known; One has to dwell in 'the real'.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eda/dada-bhagwan-31_spirituality_the-real-has-to-be-revered-and-the-relat_1205700.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eda/dada-bhagwan-31_spirituality_the-real-has-to-be-revered-and-the-relat_1205700.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eda/dada-bhagwan-31_spirituality_the-real-has-to-be-revered-and-the-relat_1205700.jpg) > ““The 'real' has to be revered, and 'the relative' has to be known; One has to dwell in 'the real'.”” [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. One must honor absolute truth while also understanding relative truths, dwelling in the real. **In simple terms:** Respect both absolute and relative truths. Key Takeaway Seek balance between absolute and relative understanding. Themes philosophy spirituality truth reality knowledge Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation practice - ethical decision making - academic study Key Concepts ontology epistemology dualism Questions to Reflect On - How do you distinguish real from relative? - What does “dwelling in the real” mean to you? 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