--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What stops artadhyan (mournful…" description: "\"“What stops artadhyan (mournful contemplation hurting the self) and raudradhyan (wrathful contemplation hurting the self and others) is dharma (Religio..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b98/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_what-stops-artadhyan-mournful-contemplat_1580313.jpg" --- # What stops artadhyan (mournful contemplation hurting the… ![“What stops artadhyan (mournful contemplation hurting the self) and raudradhyan (wrathful contemplation hurting the self and others) is dharma (Religion of the Self). What keeps them alive is adharma (Non-Religion of the Self).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b98/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_what-stops-artadhyan-mournful-contemplat_1580313.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b98/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_what-stops-artadhyan-mournful-contemplat_1580313.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b98/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_what-stops-artadhyan-mournful-contemplat_1580313.jpg) > ““What stops artadhyan (mournful contemplation hurting the self) and raudradhyan (wrathful contemplation hurting the self and others) is dharma (Religion of the Self). What keeps them alive is adharma (Non-Religion of the Self).”” [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. The quote contrasts how moral or religious adherence (dharma) suppresses both sorrowful and angry self‑directed thoughts, while lack of such guidance (adharma) sustains them. **In simple terms:** Religion restrains harmful self‑contemplation; its absence fuels it. Key Takeaway Recognize how belief systems shape inner thoughts. Themes spirituality psychology ethics Mood conined reflective Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation practice - ethical decision making - personal counseling Key Concepts mindfulness self‑control dualism Questions to Reflect On - How does your personal belief influence your inner dialogue? - Can non‑religious frameworks also curb harmful thoughts? 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