--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Where there is wrong belief (mithyatva)…" description: "\"“Where there is wrong belief (mithyatva), there is intent of like and dislike (bhaav abhav), where there is a right belief (samyaktva); there is no suc..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e4/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_where-there-is-wrong-belief-mithyatva-th_1674675.jpg" --- # Where there is wrong belief (mithyatva), there is intent… ![“Where there is wrong belief (mithyatva), there is intent of like and dislike (bhaav abhav), where there is a right belief (samyaktva); there is no such thing as like or dislike.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e4/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_where-there-is-wrong-belief-mithyatva-th_1674675.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e4/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_where-there-is-wrong-belief-mithyatva-th_1674675.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e4/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_where-there-is-wrong-belief-mithyatva-th_1674675.jpg) > ““Where there is wrong belief (mithyatva), there is intent of like and dislike (bhaav abhav), where there is a right belief (samyaktva); there is no such thing as like or dislike.”” [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. Right belief eliminates attachment to likes or dislikes, while wrong belief creates dualistic preferences **In simple terms:** Correct belief leads to impartiality Key Takeaway Seek impartial understanding Themes spirituality non‑duality belief Mood contemplative serene Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation practice - ethical decision making - conflict resolution Key Concepts philosophy ethics mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How can one identify right belief? - What practices reduce dualistic thinking? 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