--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Worrying about not having food to eat…" description: "\"“Worrying about not having food to eat today; is called artadhyan (mournful contemplation that hurts the self). And worrying about not having food a ye..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/357/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_worrying-about-not-having-food-to-eat-to_3171747.jpg" --- # Worrying about not having food to eat today; is called… ![“Worrying about not having food to eat today; is called artadhyan (mournful contemplation that hurts the self). And worrying about not having food a year from now is raudradhyan (wrathful contemplation that hurts the self and others).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/357/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_worrying-about-not-having-food-to-eat-to_3171747.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/357/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_worrying-about-not-having-food-to-eat-to_3171747.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/357/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_worrying-about-not-having-food-to-eat-to_3171747.jpg) > ““Worrying about not having food to eat today; is called artadhyan (mournful contemplation that hurts the self). And worrying about not having food a year from now is raudradhyan (wrathful contemplation that hurts the self and others).”” [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. Different types of worry cause distinct mental suffering, affecting oneself and others. **In simple terms:** Worry harms you and others. Key Takeaway Recognize and manage worry patterns. Themes mindfulness compassion mental health Mood concerned thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - daily stress - financial anxiety - health concerns Key Concepts rumination emotional regulation Questions to Reflect On - What worries dominate your thoughts? - How can you transform harmful worry into constructive action? 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