--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Those, who want to go to moksha (ultimate…" description: "\"“Those, who want to go to moksha (ultimate liberation), do not need actions. Those who want to go to the abode of celestial beings (heaven), those who ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66f/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_those-who-want-to-go-to-moksha-ultimate_2767120.jpg" --- # Those, who want to go to moksha (ultimate liberation), do… ![“Those, who want to go to moksha (ultimate liberation), do not need actions. Those who want to go to the abode of celestial beings (heaven), those who desire worldly happiness, they need actions. Those who want Moksha (Ultimate liberation), they need only Knowledge (Gnan) and the Gnani’s Agna…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66f/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_those-who-want-to-go-to-moksha-ultimate_2767120.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66f/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_those-who-want-to-go-to-moksha-ultimate_2767120.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66f/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_those-who-want-to-go-to-moksha-ultimate_2767120.jpg) > ““Those, who want to go to moksha (ultimate liberation), do not need actions. Those who want to go to the abode of celestial beings (heaven), those who desire worldly happiness, they need actions. Those who want Moksha (Ultimate liberation), they need only Knowledge (Gnan) and the Gnani’s Agna (enlightened being’s directives), only these 2 things are required.”” [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. Distinguishes paths to liberation (moksha) requiring knowledge alone, versus heavenly or worldly goals needing actions. **In simple terms:** Moksha needs knowledge; other goals need actions. Key Takeaway Seek knowledge for ultimate liberation. Themes spirituality liberation action vs knowledge Mood contemplative spiritual Type philosophical religious When to use this quote - meditation practice - ethical living - study groups - life planning Key Concepts Vedanta karma yoga Questions to Reflect On - What is your view on action versus knowledge? - How do you integrate both in daily life? 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