Is it atikraman [Hurtful karma] if we eat, cut our hair or…
![“Is it atikraman [Hurtful karma] if we eat, cut our hair or brush our teeth? No, it is not like that. Anger-pride-deceit-greed is considered atikraman [Hurtful karma]. If you do pratikraman [Ask for forgiveness], they will all go away.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/d97/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_is-it-atikraman-hurtful-karma-if-we-eat_2756397.jpg)
““Is it atikraman [Hurtful karma] if we eat, cut our hair or brush our teeth? No, it is not like that. Anger-pride-deceit-greed is considered atikraman [Hurtful karma]. If you do pratikraman [Ask for forgiveness], they will all go away.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hurtful karma arises from negative emotions like anger, pride, deceit, and greed; forgiveness practices (pratikraman) can dissolve them.
In simple terms: Negative emotions create bad karma; forgiveness helps.
Key Takeaway
Practice forgiveness to cleanse karma.
Themes
spirituality
ethics
karmic law
Mood
calm
instructive
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- daily reflection
- conflict resolution
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
Hindu philosophy
self‑purification
Questions to Reflect On
- Which negative emotions affect you most?
- How can you incorporate pratikraman daily?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness may not erase all consequences.