--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Giving a donation is an effect (prarabdha…" description: "\"“Giving a donation is an effect (prarabdha – effect of past lives deeds), and the (illusory) self effort (cause for next life) is the inner intent that..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58a/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_giving-a-donation-is-an-effect-prarabdha_742530.jpg" --- # Giving a donation is an effect (prarabdha – effect of past… ![“Giving a donation is an effect (prarabdha – effect of past lives deeds), and the (illusory) self effort (cause for next life) is the inner intent that prevailed while making the donation.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58a/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_giving-a-donation-is-an-effect-prarabdha_742530.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58a/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_giving-a-donation-is-an-effect-prarabdha_742530.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58a/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_giving-a-donation-is-an-effect-prarabdha_742530.jpg) > ““Giving a donation is an effect (prarabdha – effect of past lives deeds), and the (illusory) self effort (cause for next life) is the inner intent that prevailed while making the donation.”” [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. Donations are the result of past karma, while the self’s effort is the intention that drives the act, linking past deeds to present generosity. **In simple terms:** Donations reflect past deeds and present intent. Key Takeaway Act with pure intent when giving. Themes karma generosity intent spirituality Mood reflective inspirational Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - charitable giving - daily mindfulness - life purpose - spiritual practice Key Concepts dharma ethical philosophy Questions to Reflect On - How does your intention affect your generosity? - Can you separate past karma from present actions? 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