--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: To reside in the place which makes you…" description: "\"“To reside in the place which makes you forget worldly life, and to move away from the place that entangles you further in worldly life; the one who un..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ec/dada-bhagwan-31_discretion_to-reside-in-the-place-which-makes-you-f_2766079.jpg" --- # To reside in the place which makes you forget worldly… ![“To reside in the place which makes you forget worldly life, and to move away from the place that entangles you further in worldly life; the one who understands such discretion (vivek) will be able to accomplish his spiritual work.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ec/dada-bhagwan-31_discretion_to-reside-in-the-place-which-makes-you-f_2766079.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ec/dada-bhagwan-31_discretion_to-reside-in-the-place-which-makes-you-f_2766079.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ec/dada-bhagwan-31_discretion_to-reside-in-the-place-which-makes-you-f_2766079.jpg) > ““To reside in the place which makes you forget worldly life, and to move away from the place that entangles you further in worldly life; the one who understands such discretion (vivek) will be able to accomplish his spiritual work.”” [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. He advises retreating from worldly entanglements to focus on spiritual work. **In simple terms:** Leave worldly distractions to do spiritual work. Key Takeaway Seek solitude for spiritual growth. Themes spirituality detachment focus Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation retreats - minimalist living - spiritual practice Key Concepts mindfulness inner work Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance detachment and relationships? - What practices aid spiritual focus? 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