--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's a mistake to think that God has…" description: "\"It's a mistake to think that God has conflict with anything. He's everything. So the more close you are to God, how can you be in conflict with anybody..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a76/goswami-kriyananda-10812_conflict_it-s-a-mistake-to-think-that-god-has-con_2369577.jpg" --- # It's a mistake to think that God has conflict with… ![“It's a mistake to think that God has conflict with anything. He's everything. So the more close you are to God, how can you be in conflict with anybody? Conflict comes from ego, and from thinking, "I'm right and you're wrong." If I can reach the point where I understand that what is right for me…” quote by Goswami Kriyananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a76/goswami-kriyananda-10812_conflict_it-s-a-mistake-to-think-that-god-has-con_2369577.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a76/goswami-kriyananda-10812_conflict_it-s-a-mistake-to-think-that-god-has-con_2369577.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a76/goswami-kriyananda-10812_conflict_it-s-a-mistake-to-think-that-god-has-con_2369577.jpg) > “It's a mistake to think that God has conflict with anything. He's everything. So the more close you are to God, how can you be in conflict with anybody? Conflict comes from ego, and from thinking, "I'm right and you're wrong." If I can reach the point where I understand that what is right for me may be different than what is right for you, that would be a good step. But most people don't reach that point, and so they fight about it.” [Goswami Kriyananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/goswami-kriyananda/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Seeing God as all‑encompassing removes the basis for personal conflict; ego creates division by insisting on being right. **In simple terms:** Seeing God as everything ends conflict. Key Takeaway Recognize ego’s role in disputes. Themes spirituality ego conflict resolution Mood reflective calm Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal relationships - interfaith dialogue - meditation groups - conflict mediation Key Concepts non‑dualism self‑realization empathy Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing shared divinity change your reactions? - What practices help quiet ego? 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