Doing good Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“People do not know what good deeds are. It is udaya karma,unfolding effects of past karma; that makes them do the deeds. The prakruti, the relative self, forces them to do them. What is your own thing [effort] in that? Doing good deeds; that too is mandatory (farajiyat)!” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/295/dada-bhagwan-31_doing-good_people-do-not-know-what-good-deeds-are-i_2499566.jpg)
““People do not know what good deeds are. It is udaya karma,unfolding effects of past karma; that makes them do the deeds. The prakruti, the relative self, forces them to do them. What is your own thing [effort] in that? Doing good deeds; that too is mandatory (farajiyat)!””
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Discourses of Dada Bhagwan, 1970s
Human actions are driven by past karmic influences and the relative self, yet personal effort remains essential in performing good deeds.
In simple terms: Karma influences actions, but personal effort matters.
Key Takeaway
Recognize karma’s role and act responsibly.
Themes
karmaarma
responsibility
effort
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- community service
- personal meditation
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Karmic determinism
self
identity
moral duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you act ethically despite karmic constraints?
- What personal effort can you cultivate?
A Different Perspective
Karma may limit free will, making change difficult.
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