Where there is 'doing', the absolute Self (Parmatma) does…
““Where there is 'doing', the absolute Self (Parmatma) does not exist and where the absolute Self exists, there 'doing' does not.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
When the absolute Self exists, actions cease; when actions exist, the absolute Self is absent.
In simple terms: True self is beyond doing.
Recognize the non‑doing self.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- mindfulness
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance being and doing?
- What does non‑doing mean for daily life?
Practical life requires action, creating tension.