Awareness Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“Merit Karma (punya) is a ‘file’ [that which needs to be dealt with, with equanimity], and demerit karma (paap) is also a ‘file’. Merit Karma make one lazy in spiritual progress and demerit karma keeps one in awareness.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a6/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_merit-karma-punya-is-a-file-that-which-n_342835.jpg)
““Merit Karma (punya) is a ‘file’ [that which needs to be dealt with, with equanimity], and demerit karma (paap) is also a ‘file’. Merit Karma make one lazy in spiritual progress and demerit karma keeps one in awareness.””
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Teachings of Dada Bhagwan, 1990s
Merit and demerit karma are like files that must be handled with calm; overemphasis on merit can cause laziness, while demerit keeps vigilance alive.
In simple terms: Karma is a mental record; balance prevents stagnation.
Key Takeaway
Maintain equanimity toward all actions.
Themes
spirituality
balance
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- ethical decision making
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
karma
equanimity
attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay alert to both positive and negative actions?
- What practices keep you balanced?
A Different Perspective
Over‑focus on merit may lead to complacency.
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![“Skills (learning) or lack of skills is all egoistic knowledge (ego based knowledge). Ego-free Knowledge is called (true) Knowledge [Gnan].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b36/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_skills-learning-or-lack-of-skills-is-all_9081.jpg)
