--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: To have neither the slightest attachment…" description: "\"“To have neither the slightest attachment (raag) towards the one who is most obliging nor have the slightest abhorrence (dwesh) towards the one who is ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06f/dada-bhagwan-31_attachment-abhorrenc_to-have-neither-the-slightest-attachment_1048723.jpg" --- # To have neither the slightest attachment (raag) towards… ![“To have neither the slightest attachment (raag) towards the one who is most obliging nor have the slightest abhorrence (dwesh) towards the one who is most troublesome; such is the conduct as a Vitaraag (One free from attachment and abhorrence) that has to be known.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06f/dada-bhagwan-31_attachment-abhorrenc_to-have-neither-the-slightest-attachment_1048723.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06f/dada-bhagwan-31_attachment-abhorrenc_to-have-neither-the-slightest-attachment_1048723.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06f/dada-bhagwan-31_attachment-abhorrenc_to-have-neither-the-slightest-attachment_1048723.jpg) > ““To have neither the slightest attachment (raag) towards the one who is most obliging nor have the slightest abhorrence (dwesh) towards the one who is most troublesome; such is the conduct as a Vitaraag (One free from attachment and abhorrence) that has to be known.”” [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. One should avoid both extreme attachment and extreme aversion toward any person, maintaining equanimity. **In simple terms:** Stay neutral, free from love or hate. Key Takeaway Practice balanced detachment. Themes spirituality ethics psychology Mood serene thoughtful Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal relationships - conflict resolution - leadership - meditation Key Concepts Equanimity non-attachment Questions to Reflect On - How can you stay compassionate while remaining unattached? - When is attachment appropriate? 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