People do not know what good deeds are. It is udaya…
““People do not know what good deeds are. It is udaya karma,unfolding effects of past karma; that makes them do the deeds. The prakruti, the relative self, forces them to do them. What is your own thing [effort] in that? Doing good deeds; that too is mandatory (farajiyat)!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human actions are driven by past karmic influences and the relative self, yet personal effort remains essential in performing good deeds.
In simple terms: Karma influences actions, but personal effort matters.
Recognize karma’s role and act responsibly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily life
- community service
- personal meditation
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you act ethically despite karmic constraints?
- What personal effort can you cultivate?
Karma may limit free will, making change difficult.