--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What is this worldly life based on?…" description: "\"“What is this worldly life based on? Ignorance (of the Self). The world gives support to good habits and tries to get rid of the bad ones. Once the sup..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a4/dada-bhagwan-31_good-habits_what-is-this-worldly-life-based-on-ignor_341913.jpg" --- # What is this worldly life based on? Ignorance (of the… ![“What is this worldly life based on? Ignorance (of the Self). The world gives support to good habits and tries to get rid of the bad ones. Once the support is gone, all else is gone.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a4/dada-bhagwan-31_good-habits_what-is-this-worldly-life-based-on-ignor_341913.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a4/dada-bhagwan-31_good-habits_what-is-this-worldly-life-based-on-ignor_341913.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a4/dada-bhagwan-31_good-habits_what-is-this-worldly-life-based-on-ignor_341913.jpg) > ““What is this worldly life based on? Ignorance (of the Self). The world gives support to good habits and tries to get rid of the bad ones. Once the support is gone, all else is gone.”” [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 existence stems from ignorance of true self; society supports virtue and eliminates vice, but without that support, everything collapses. **In simple terms:** Life is built on self‑knowledge; society upholds good, removes bad, and loses everything without that base. Key Takeaway Cultivate self‑awareness and support virtuous habits. Themes self‑knowledge societal influence impermanence Mood reflective serious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - community building - education - mental health Key Concepts spirituality psychology ethics Questions to Reflect On - How does self‑ignorance affect your daily choices? - What supports can you create for virtuous habits? 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