--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We live here for five to fifty years (in…" description: "\"“We live here for five to fifty years (in this world, in the relative) and we are searching for beautiful houses there, while where we have to live per..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/305/dada-bhagwan-31_moksha_we-live-here-for-five-to-fifty-years-in_325084.jpg" --- # We live here for five to fifty years (in this world, in… ![“We live here for five to fifty years (in this world, in the relative) and we are searching for beautiful houses there, while where we have to live permanently (moksha; in the Real, Self), there is no work being done for it; and no one is even inquiring about that (place). The world is…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/305/dada-bhagwan-31_moksha_we-live-here-for-five-to-fifty-years-in_325084.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/305/dada-bhagwan-31_moksha_we-live-here-for-five-to-fifty-years-in_325084.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/305/dada-bhagwan-31_moksha_we-live-here-for-five-to-fifty-years-in_325084.jpg) > ““We live here for five to fifty years (in this world, in the relative) and we are searching for beautiful houses there, while where we have to live permanently (moksha; in the Real, Self), there is no work being done for it; and no one is even inquiring about that (place). The world is baseless/disorderly. ‘Do something for here and do something for there’. We are not saying not to do anything for here. Do both. Don’t you have two hands?”” [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. Human life is fleeting, yet we chase material comforts; true fulfillment lies in spiritual liberation, which requires both worldly action and inner work. **In simple terms:** Seek spiritual purpose while living responsibly in the world. Key Takeaway Balance worldly duties with spiritual practice. Themes spirituality materialism purpose Mood thoughtful inspired Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - career - community service - personal growth - daily chores Key Concepts moksha dualism mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - What daily practices nurture inner peace? - How can you serve others while seeking enlightenment? 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