Hard work Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““There are two types of purusharth (effort): one is the purusharth that arises from prarabdh (effect of past life karma), relative effort. The seeds that are sown from prarabdh give rise to relative effort. The second purusharth is the effort that arises after one attains Purush (the Self), real effort. With whatever intent one suffers the effect of past life karma, that intent is bhrant purusharth (illusory effort)!””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Discourse, 1995
Two kinds of effort exist: one driven by past karma (relative effort) and another by self-realization (real effort); the former is illusory.
In simple terms: Effort can be karmic or self‑realized; the former is illusion.
Key Takeaway
Seek self‑realized effort.
Themes
spirituality
karma
effort
Mood
contemplative
serene
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- meditative practice
- ethical decision making
- life purpose
- personal transformation
Key Concepts
philosophy
Hinduism
self‑realization
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- What distinguishes real effort from illusory?
- How can one shift from karmic to self‑realized effort?
A Different Perspective
Illusory effort may be hard to recognize in daily life.
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