--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Changes can be made at the time of…" description: "\"“Changes can be made at the time of planning (charging of new karma), however once those plans [discharging of karma] start taking effect, they cannot ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55c/dada-bhagwan-31_change_changes-can-be-made-at-the-time-of-plann_1874626.jpg" --- # Changes can be made at the time of planning (charging of… ![“Changes can be made at the time of planning (charging of new karma), however once those plans [discharging of karma] start taking effect, they cannot be changed, because the world itself has attained the gross state from a subtle one. Meaning it has come into the ‘second stage’. It is not in the…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55c/dada-bhagwan-31_change_changes-can-be-made-at-the-time-of-plann_1874626.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55c/dada-bhagwan-31_change_changes-can-be-made-at-the-time-of-plann_1874626.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55c/dada-bhagwan-31_change_changes-can-be-made-at-the-time-of-plann_1874626.jpg) > ““Changes can be made at the time of planning (charging of new karma), however once those plans \[discharging of karma\] start taking effect, they cannot be changed, because the world itself has attained the gross state from a subtle one. Meaning it has come into the ‘second stage’. It is not in the ‘first stage’. Changes can be made in the ‘first stage’.”” [Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Karma influences outcomes; early planning allows change, later stages lock outcomes. **In simple terms:** Early choices matter more. Key Takeaway Plan mind, adapt later. Themes karma planning spirituality Mood contemplative serene Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - career decisions - health goals - financial planning - relationship choices Key Concepts determinism life stages cause and effect Questions to Reflect On - How aware are you of your current stage? - Can you shift subtly? A Different Perspective Late changes may be impossible despite effort. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Change](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/change/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [“Whatever actions that are seen in this world, are the discharging of karma that has previously been charged. 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