--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Where there is activity, there is egoism…" description: "\"“Where there is activity, there is egoism; one can’t be free from activity through use of egoism.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a53/dada-bhagwan-31_doership_where-there-is-activity-there-is-egoism_1295651.jpg" --- # Where there is activity, there is egoism; one can’t be… ![“Where there is activity, there is egoism; one can’t be free from activity through use of egoism.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a53/dada-bhagwan-31_doership_where-there-is-activity-there-is-egoism_1295651.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a53/dada-bhagwan-31_doership_where-there-is-activity-there-is-egoism_1295651.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a53/dada-bhagwan-31_doership_where-there-is-activity-there-is-egoism_1295651.jpg) > ““Where there is activity, there is egoism; one can’t be free from activity through use of egoism.”” [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. Activity breeds egoism; true freedom cannot be achieved by using egoism as a tool. **In simple terms:** Activity creates egoism; freedom isn’t found through egoism. Key Takeaway Seek freedom beyond ego‑driven actions. Themes egoism freedom activity spirituality Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal growth - spiritual practice - relationship dynamics Key Concepts self‑identity attachment mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How does activity fuel ego? - Can freedom exist without activity? 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