--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There can be no happiness in worldly…" description: "\"“There can be no happiness in worldly life. But if you take Godly Solution (solution of scriptures, etc.) you may attain some peace; and with solution ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0d/dada-bhagwan-31_eternal-happiness_there-can-be-no-happiness-in-worldly-lif_770329.jpg" --- # There can be no happiness in worldly life. But if you take… ![“There can be no happiness in worldly life. But if you take Godly Solution (solution of scriptures, etc.) you may attain some peace; and with solution based on Knowledge, you will attain permanent peace.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0d/dada-bhagwan-31_eternal-happiness_there-can-be-no-happiness-in-worldly-lif_770329.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0d/dada-bhagwan-31_eternal-happiness_there-can-be-no-happiness-in-worldly-lif_770329.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0d/dada-bhagwan-31_eternal-happiness_there-can-be-no-happiness-in-worldly-lif_770329.jpg) > ““There can be no happiness in worldly life. But if you take Godly Solution (solution of scriptures, etc.) you may attain some peace; and with solution based on Knowledge, you will attain permanent peace.”” [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. Worldly pursuits cannot bring lasting happiness; spiritual practice and knowledge lead to lasting peace. **In simple terms:** Spiritual practice brings true peace. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual knowledge for lasting peace. Themes spirituality peace knowledge contentment Mood calm reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal meditation - study of scriptures - mindful living - conflict resolution Key Concepts inner peace transcendence wisdom Questions to Reflect On - What spiritual practice could you adopt? - How does knowledge change your sense of peace? 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