--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What does 'community service' mean? It…" description: "\"“What does 'community service' mean? It destroys 'my' (sense of attachment for specific things, especially oneself) for the most part. If 'my' were to ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1cd/dada-bhagwan-31_community-service_what-does-community-service-mean-it-dest_2997867.jpg" --- # What does 'community service' mean? It destroys 'my'… ![“What does 'community service' mean? It destroys 'my' (sense of attachment for specific things, especially oneself) for the most part. If 'my' were to be destroyed completely, then One (the awakened Self, potey) is indeed the absolute Self (parmatma)! Then for Him, bliss will definitely prevail…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1cd/dada-bhagwan-31_community-service_what-does-community-service-mean-it-dest_2997867.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1cd/dada-bhagwan-31_community-service_what-does-community-service-mean-it-dest_2997867.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1cd/dada-bhagwan-31_community-service_what-does-community-service-mean-it-dest_2997867.jpg) > ““What does 'community service' mean? It destroys 'my' (sense of attachment for specific things, especially oneself) for the most part. If 'my' were to be destroyed completely, then One (the awakened Self, potey) is indeed the absolute Self (parmatma)! Then for Him, bliss will definitely prevail, will it not!”” [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. Community service erodes personal attachment, leading to the realization of the absolute Self, where bliss prevails. **In simple terms:** Selfless service dissolves ego, revealing true self and bliss. Key Takeaway Practice selfless action to discover deeper inner peace. Themes spirituality self bliss detachment Mood contemplative inspirational Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation practice - volunteering - self‑inquiry - spiritual study Key Concepts non‑attachment self‑realization Questions to Reflect On - How does detachment enhance or hinder personal growth? - What is the balance between selfless service and self‑care? 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