--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There is no pain (physical & mental)…" description: "\"“There is no pain (physical & mental) where there is liberation (moksha) and where there is pain (physical & mental), there is no liberation. Physical ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32e/dada-bhagwan-31_fitness_there-is-no-pain-physical-mental-where-t_489682.jpg" --- # There is no pain (physical & mental) where there is… ![“There is no pain (physical & mental) where there is liberation (moksha) and where there is pain (physical & mental), there is no liberation. Physical exertion is obstinacy.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32e/dada-bhagwan-31_fitness_there-is-no-pain-physical-mental-where-t_489682.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32e/dada-bhagwan-31_fitness_there-is-no-pain-physical-mental-where-t_489682.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32e/dada-bhagwan-31_fitness_there-is-no-pain-physical-mental-where-t_489682.jpg) > ““There is no pain (physical & mental) where there is liberation (moksha) and where there is pain (physical & mental), there is no liberation. Physical exertion is obstinacy.”” [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. True freedom arises only when both physical and mental suffering are absent; suffering binds one to stubborn effort, preventing liberation. **In simple terms:** Freedom requires freedom from pain and stubbornness. Key Takeaway Seek peace by releasing both physical and mental suffering. Themes freedom pain spirituality detachment effort Mood contemplative serene inquisitive Type philosophical spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - hardship - spiritual practice - life challenges - mental health Key Concepts moksha obstinacy dualism Questions to Reflect On - Can you find peace amid inevitable suffering? - How does letting go of stubbornness aid liberation? 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