All of us are tethered to some purpose in life, and…
““All of us are tethered to some purpose in life, and therefore we are unable to understand Krishna. We live with a goal in life, with a purpose, a motive. Even if we love some one we do so with a purpose; we give our love with a condition, a string attached to it. We always want something in return. Even our love is not purposeless, unconditional, uncontaminated. We never do a thing without motive, just for the love of it. And remember, unless you begin to do something without a cause, without a reason, without a motive, you cannot be religious. The day something in your life happens causelessly, when your action has no motive or condition attached to it, when you do something just for the love and joy of doing it, you will know what religion is, what God is.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True religion is discovered when actions are performed without personal gain, driven solely by love and joy, revealing the essence of God.
In simple terms: Religion is about selfless action and pure love.
Key Takeaway
Act without expecting anything in return.
Themes
spirituality
selflessness
purpose
love
religion
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- creative art
- mindful work
- helping strangers
- meditation
Key Concepts
karma
detachment
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if you received no reward?
- How can you cultivate pure joy in daily tasks?
A Different Perspective
Selfless actions are rare and may conflict with survival instincts.