--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When you give up eating food, then give…" description: "\"“When you give up eating food, then give up the worldly interactions. On what basis is the Real remaining in existence? If there is the relative, then ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31b/dada-bhagwan-31_eating-food_when-you-give-up-eating-food-then-give-u_1458878.jpg" --- # When you give up eating food, then give up the worldly… ![“When you give up eating food, then give up the worldly interactions. On what basis is the Real remaining in existence? If there is the relative, then there is the Real. If you distance yourself from the relative, then the Real does not exist.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31b/dada-bhagwan-31_eating-food_when-you-give-up-eating-food-then-give-u_1458878.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31b/dada-bhagwan-31_eating-food_when-you-give-up-eating-food-then-give-u_1458878.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31b/dada-bhagwan-31_eating-food_when-you-give-up-eating-food-then-give-u_1458878.jpg) > ““When you give up eating food, then give up the worldly interactions. On what basis is the Real remaining in existence? If there is the relative, then there is the Real. If you distance yourself from the relative, then the Real does not exist.”” [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. Questioning the separation between material and spiritual realms, suggesting that true reality is inseparable from the relative. **In simple terms:** Reality cannot be isolated from everyday experience. Key Takeaway Recognize the interdependence of all things. Themes spirituality philosophy reality detachment Mood contemplative serious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - philosophical debate - personal reflection - spiritual practice Key Concepts nondualism existential inquiry Questions to Reflect On - What does “the Real” mean to you? - How can you experience unity in daily life? 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