--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The Samadhi (state of inner bliss) that…" description: "\"“The Samadhi (state of inner bliss) that prevails amidst mental, physical and external afflictions is the Samadhi (state of inner bliss) of the Soul.”\"..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d86/dada-bhagwan-31_happiness_the-samadhi-state-of-inner-bliss-that-pr_1751355.jpg" --- # The Samadhi (state of inner bliss) that prevails amidst… ![“The Samadhi (state of inner bliss) that prevails amidst mental, physical and external afflictions is the Samadhi (state of inner bliss) of the Soul.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d86/dada-bhagwan-31_happiness_the-samadhi-state-of-inner-bliss-that-pr_1751355.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d86/dada-bhagwan-31_happiness_the-samadhi-state-of-inner-bliss-that-pr_1751355.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d86/dada-bhagwan-31_happiness_the-samadhi-state-of-inner-bliss-that-pr_1751355.jpg) > ““The Samadhi (state of inner bliss) that prevails amidst mental, physical and external afflictions is the Samadhi (state of inner bliss) of the Soul.”” [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. Even amid suffering, the soul can remain in a state of inner bliss. **In simple terms:** Soul stays blissful despite hardship. Key Takeaway Seek inner peace despite external pain. Themes spirituality inner peace resilience Mood calm reflective Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - illness - grief - stressful work environments Key Concepts samadhi consciousness soul Questions to Reflect On - What practices sustain inner bliss? - Can bliss coexist with active struggle? 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