Effort Quote by Dada Bhagwan
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““No effort is needed for each and every thing to revert back to its inherent natural state. Effort is required to take it into any other nature [vishesh bhaav]. How much effort is needed to heat water. And what if you have to cool it down? You don’t have to do anything because that (coolness) is indeed its attribute. Similarly the Soul (the Real Self) is moksha-swaroop, by its own inherent nature (liberation is the nature of the Self). Therefore, the Gnani Purush [the enlightened one] through His grace paves the way for you. Moksha is attained by following the Gnani’s Agnas [commandments of the enlightened one], you don’t have to exert any effort for it. Effort gives rise to the worldly life. All these ‘fruits’ you are reaping now are due to all the penance and rosaries you had done.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Teachings of Dada Bhagwan, 1990s
Natural states require no effort; effort creates change and binds us to worldly cycles.
In simple terms: Being true to nature needs no effort; effort ties us to material life.
Key Takeaway
Align with natural self, release unnecessary effort.
Themes
spirituality
detachment
effort
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self-inquiry
- ethical living
- spiritual practice
- letting go
Key Concepts
moksha
nature
self-realization
Questions to Reflect On
- What effort can you release?
- How does effort affect your freedom?
A Different Perspective
Effort may be necessary for practical tasks.
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