Celibacy Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““Kashay (anger-pride-deceit-greed) is the cause for the next life and vishay (sensual pleasure) is the result of the previous life!””
About This Quote
Source Spiritual teaching: Dada Bhagwan’s discourse, 1990s
Negative traits like anger, pride, deceit, and greed cause future suffering, while sensual pleasure results from past actions.
In simple terms: Bad deeds lead to future pain; pleasure is a karmic result.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate virtue to improve future outcomes.
Themes
karma
ethics
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
teaching
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- stress management
- ethical business practices
Key Concepts
cause and effect
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize and transform negative traits?
- Can pleasure be ethical?
A Different Perspective
Simplifying complex karma may ignore nuance.
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