--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The thing [vastu, eternal element] itself…" description: "\"“The thing [vastu, eternal element] itself is just one. But a ‘like’ and ‘dislike’ occurs due to illusion, because everyone’s viewpoint is different.”\"..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aef/dada-bhagwan-31_illusion_the-thing-vastu-eternal-element-itself-i_2451039.jpg" --- # The thing \[vastu, eternal element\] itself is just one. But… ![“The thing [vastu, eternal element] itself is just one. But a ‘like’ and ‘dislike’ occurs due to illusion, because everyone’s viewpoint is different.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aef/dada-bhagwan-31_illusion_the-thing-vastu-eternal-element-itself-i_2451039.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aef/dada-bhagwan-31_illusion_the-thing-vastu-eternal-element-itself-i_2451039.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aef/dada-bhagwan-31_illusion_the-thing-vastu-eternal-element-itself-i_2451039.jpg) > ““The thing \[vastu, eternal element\] itself is just one. But a ‘like’ and ‘dislike’ occurs due to illusion, because everyone’s viewpoint is different.”” [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 statement suggests that underlying reality is singular, while perceived differences arise from illusion and perspective. **In simple terms:** All is one; differences are illusionary. Key Takeaway Recognize shared essence beyond appearances. Themes philosophy perception illusion unity Mood contemplative insightful Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - conflict resolution - interpersonal understanding - spiritual practice Key Concepts nondualism subjectivity reality Questions to Reflect On - What does “one” mean in your experience? - How do personal viewpoints create conflict? 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