--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When one prays to an image of Lord…" description: "\"“When one prays to an image of Lord Krishna, it reaches the 'relative'. If one bows down here (at the lotus feet of the Gnani Purush), then it reaches ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70f/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_when-one-prays-to-an-image-of-lord-krish_2933729.jpg" --- # When one prays to an image of Lord Krishna, it reaches the… ![“When one prays to an image of Lord Krishna, it reaches the 'relative'. If one bows down here (at the lotus feet of the Gnani Purush), then it reaches one's own Self (Atma) directly. This is because the vitaraag One (One free from all attachment and abhorrence) does not accept it, does He? It is…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70f/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_when-one-prays-to-an-image-of-lord-krish_2933729.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70f/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_when-one-prays-to-an-image-of-lord-krish_2933729.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70f/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_when-one-prays-to-an-image-of-lord-krish_2933729.jpg) > ““When one prays to an image of Lord Krishna, it reaches the 'relative'. If one bows down here (at the lotus feet of the Gnani Purush), then it reaches one's own Self (Atma) directly. This is because the vitaraag One (One free from all attachment and abhorrence) does not accept it, does He? It is always such that, wherever there is darshan of both the 'relative' and the 'real', there indeed lies liberation (moksha).”” [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. Prayer directed at an image reaches the external relative self, while devotion at the true teacher’s feet reaches the inner self, leading to liberation when both are perceived. **In simple terms:** Worship of symbols reaches outer self; worship of the enlightened teacher reaches inner self, Key Takeaway Seek direct self-realization through sincere devotion. Themes spirituality devotion liberation self real Mood contemplative hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal meditation - guided worship - spiritual counseling Key Concepts non‑attachment moksha darshan Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing the inner self change daily actions? - What practices help shift focus from external images to inner truth? 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