Cause and effect Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““The result of the discharging of karma tagged with shukladhyan (Internal state that renders the constant awareness of ‘I am pure Soul’) is moksha (liberation). And the result of discharging of karma tagged with dharmadhyan (absence of adverse internal state of being that hurts the self and others) is tremendous punya (merit karma). It binds punyanubandhi punya (merit karma that binds more merit karma).””
About This Quote
Source Spiritual Lecture: Teachings of Dada Bhagwan, 1995
Discharging karma with pure awareness leads to liberation; discharging karma with compassionate awareness creates merit that multiplies.
In simple terms: Pure awareness yields liberation; compassionate awareness builds merit.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate pure and compassionate awareness.
Themes
spirituality
karma
liberation
merit
consciousness
Mood
peaceful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- ethical decision‑making
- life coaching
- community service
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
ethical conduct
self‑realization
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “pure soul” mean to you?
- How can merit be measured?
A Different Perspective
The concepts rely on belief in karma, which may not be universally accepted.
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