--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There are two types of worldly life…" description: "\"“There are two types of worldly life: renouncing [tyaag] is a worldly life and family life [gruhasti] is also a worldly life. Those who renounce are co..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09d/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened-one_there-are-two-types-of-worldly-life-reno_2815935.jpg" --- # There are two types of worldly life: renouncing \[tyaag\] is… ![“There are two types of worldly life: renouncing [tyaag] is a worldly life and family life [gruhasti] is also a worldly life. Those who renounce are constantly in the knowledge of ‘I am renouncing…I am renouncing’. And the family man prevails in the knowledge of ‘I am acquiring…I am taking…I am…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09d/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened-one_there-are-two-types-of-worldly-life-reno_2815935.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09d/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened-one_there-are-two-types-of-worldly-life-reno_2815935.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09d/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened-one_there-are-two-types-of-worldly-life-reno_2815935.jpg) > ““There are two types of worldly life: renouncing \[tyaag\] is a worldly life and family life \[gruhasti\] is also a worldly life. Those who renounce are constantly in the knowledge of ‘I am renouncing…I am renouncing’. And the family man prevails in the knowledge of ‘I am acquiring…I am taking…I am giving’. But the one, who attains knowledge of the self \[soul\], will attain liberation (moksha). Where does one acquire Knowledge of the Self? From the ‘Gnani Purush’ \[the Enlightened One\].”” [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. Discusses two worldly lives—renunciation and family—both tied to self‑knowledge, and states that true liberation comes from knowing the Self through an enlightened teacher. **In simple terms:** Both renunciation and family life are worldly; self‑knowledge leads to liberation. Key Takeaway Seek self‑knowledge for spiritual freedom. Themes spirituality renunciation family liberation Mood contemplative inspirational Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - monastic life - family responsibilities - spiritual mentorship - personal meditation Key Concepts self‑realization guru guidance moksha Questions to Reflect On - Who can guide you toward self‑knowledge? - How do daily duties support or hinder spiritual growth? 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