--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What is to be renounced? The adverse…" description: "\"“What is to be renounced? The adverse internal state of being that results in hurting oneself (artadhyan) and the adverse internal state of being that ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c27/dada-bhagwan-31_renounce_what-is-to-be-renounced-the-adverse-inte_3065811.jpg" --- # What is to be renounced? The adverse internal state of… ![“What is to be renounced? The adverse internal state of being that results in hurting oneself (artadhyan) and the adverse internal state of being that hurts oneself and others (raudradhyan). If these two have not been renounced, then nothing at all has been renounced.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c27/dada-bhagwan-31_renounce_what-is-to-be-renounced-the-adverse-inte_3065811.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c27/dada-bhagwan-31_renounce_what-is-to-be-renounced-the-adverse-inte_3065811.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c27/dada-bhagwan-31_renounce_what-is-to-be-renounced-the-adverse-inte_3065811.jpg) > ““What is to be renounced? The adverse internal state of being that results in hurting oneself (artadhyan) and the adverse internal state of being that hurts oneself and others (raudradhyan). If these two have not been renounced, then nothing at all has been renounced.”” [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. Renunciation means letting go of harmful inner states that cause self‑damage and harm to others; without releasing these, no true renunciation occurs. **In simple terms:** Let go of inner harms to truly renounce. Key Takeaway Identify and release harmful thoughts. Themes spirituality self‑growth ethics Mood reflective calm Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal meditation - therapy - conflict resolution - leadership development Key Concepts non‑attachment self‑awareness Questions to Reflect On - What inner states are you holding onto? - How can you recognize when you harm yourself or others? 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