--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed)…" description: "\"“When kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed) do not result in punishment, it is called Gnan (Knowledge of the Self). When kashays result in punishment, it ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e5b/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_when-kashays-anger-pride-deceit-greed-do_3195962.jpg" --- # When kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed) do not result in… ![“When kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed) do not result in punishment, it is called Gnan (Knowledge of the Self). When kashays result in punishment, it is called agnan (ignorance of the Self).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e5b/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_when-kashays-anger-pride-deceit-greed-do_3195962.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e5b/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_when-kashays-anger-pride-deceit-greed-do_3195962.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e5b/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_when-kashays-anger-pride-deceit-greed-do_3195962.jpg) > ““When kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed) do not result in punishment, it is called Gnan (Knowledge of the Self). When kashays result in punishment, it is called agnan (ignorance 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. Unpunished selfish impulses are self‑knowledge; punished ones reveal ignorance. **In simple terms:** Unpunished ego shows knowledge; punished shows ignorance. Key Takeaway Observe consequences to discern self‑awareness. Themes spirituality ethics self‑knowledge Mood philosophical reflective Type quote teaching When to use this quote - daily decisions - conflict resolution - personal growth - meditation Key Concepts karma mindfulness dualism Questions to Reflect On - What actions reveal true self‑knowledge? - How does punishment shape awareness? 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