--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When one accepts all viewpoints, that is…" description: "\"“When one accepts all viewpoints, that is known as the religion of the absolutely Enlightened Ones (Vitaraag dharma).”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d8/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_when-one-accepts-all-viewpoints-that-is_3161062.jpg" --- # When one accepts all viewpoints, that is known as the… ![“When one accepts all viewpoints, that is known as the religion of the absolutely Enlightened Ones (Vitaraag dharma).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d8/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_when-one-accepts-all-viewpoints-that-is_3161062.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d8/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_when-one-accepts-all-viewpoints-that-is_3161062.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d8/dada-bhagwan-31_buddhism_when-one-accepts-all-viewpoints-that-is_3161062.jpg) > ““When one accepts all viewpoints, that is known as the religion of the absolutely Enlightened Ones (Vitaraag dharma).”” [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. Accepting all viewpoints is described as a religion of absolute enlightenment. **In simple terms:** Accepting all views is called absolute enlightenment. Key Takeaway Practice open‑mindedness while maintaining discernment. Themes spirituality open‑mindedness enlightenment religion Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - interfaith dialogue - conflict resolution - personal meditation - education Key Concepts philosophy ethics cognitive bias Questions to Reflect On - How do you differentiate insight from delusion? - When is selective acceptance necessary? 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