--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When you do devotional viewing (darshan)…" description: "\"“When you do devotional viewing (darshan) of God, do it with (pure) intent. When you make the effort to go and do darshan, but you do not do it with th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/63d/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_when-you-do-devotional-viewing-darshan-o_1896441.jpg" --- # When you do devotional viewing (darshan) of God, do it… ![“When you do devotional viewing (darshan) of God, do it with (pure) intent. When you make the effort to go and do darshan, but you do not do it with the proper intent, then it is in vain. Therefore, do darshan in this way, 'Dear God! The one residing within me is verily You. You are vitaraag (one…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/63d/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_when-you-do-devotional-viewing-darshan-o_1896441.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/63d/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_when-you-do-devotional-viewing-darshan-o_1896441.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/63d/dada-bhagwan-31_darshan_when-you-do-devotional-viewing-darshan-o_1896441.jpg) > ““When you do devotional viewing (darshan) of God, do it with (pure) intent. When you make the effort to go and do darshan, but you do not do it with the proper intent, then it is in vain. Therefore, do darshan in this way, 'Dear God! The one residing within me is verily You. You are vitaraag (one free from all attachment and abhorrence). I am bowing down to you.' If you do darshan in this way, then God has no choice but to answer the 'phone-call'. If He does not answer, then that is His responsibility. Hence, when a real 'phone-call' comes in, then God will answer it immediately.”” [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. Devotional viewing of God must be accompanied by sincere, selfless intent; otherwise it is ineffective. **In simple terms:** Pure intent is essential for divine connection. Key Takeaway Cultivate genuine devotion. Themes spirituality devotion intent Mood reverent reflective Type advice spiritual When to use this quote - personal prayer - temple worship - meditation - rituals Key Concepts selflessness inner focus faith Questions to Reflect On - How can you ensure your intentions are pure? - What practices help you detach from ego? 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