Cause and effect Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““You’ have to ‘see’ what ‘Chandubhai’ is doing; that is prurshartha (real independent Self effort). What is illusory effort? ‘What inner intent (bhaav) was there and what inner intent was not there’ in whatever is happening is illusory effort. In illusory effort, intent comes in the middle and in the exact, real effort, there is ‘knowing-seeing’.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Teachings of Dada Bhagwan, 1990s
True effort arises from inner knowing, not from forced intent; superficial effort is illusory.
In simple terms: Real effort is inner knowing, not forced intent.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner awareness before acting.
Themes
spirituality
self‑realization
effort
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Meditation practice
- personal growth
- decision making
- creative work
Key Concepts
Self‑knowledge
intentionality
illusory effort
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate genuine inner intent from ego‑driven effort?
- What practices help you access true knowing?
A Different Perspective
Inner knowing can be hard to discern amidst external pressures.
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