Driving Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“The world is going on [naturally]. Is it acceptable for the driver to say, "I am driving it," when it is the engine that is running it? The vitaraag Lords (absolutely detached Lords) have said, "This is the mistake that needs to be broken."” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f00/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened-one_the-world-is-going-on-naturally-is-it-ac_2012374.jpg)
““The world is going on [naturally]. Is it acceptable for the driver to say, "I am driving it," when it is the engine that is running it? The vitaraag Lords (absolutely detached Lords) have said, "This is the mistake that needs to be broken." ””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Teachings of Dada Bhagwan, 1998
Human control is an illusion; external forces drive actions, not personal will.
In simple terms: We often think we control things we don’t.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of personal agency.
Themes
control
illusion
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
philosophical
Type
spiritual
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
determinism
ego
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly drives your choices?
- How do you balance responsibility with acceptance?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex causality.
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