--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Good karmas are an illusion and bad…" description: "\"“Good karmas are an illusion and bad karmas are also an illusion. Despite this, I am not telling you to stop doing good karma. Going from bad to good i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32c/dada-bhagwan-31_bad-karma_good-karmas-are-an-illusion-and-bad-karm_2284549.jpg" --- # Good karmas are an illusion and bad karmas are also an… ![“Good karmas are an illusion and bad karmas are also an illusion. Despite this, I am not telling you to stop doing good karma. Going from bad to good is a good thing. However, in spite of doing good; the illusion doesn’t go away. True religion begins after the illusion has gone away.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32c/dada-bhagwan-31_bad-karma_good-karmas-are-an-illusion-and-bad-karm_2284549.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32c/dada-bhagwan-31_bad-karma_good-karmas-are-an-illusion-and-bad-karm_2284549.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32c/dada-bhagwan-31_bad-karma_good-karmas-are-an-illusion-and-bad-karm_2284549.jpg) > ““Good karmas are an illusion and bad karmas are also an illusion. Despite this, I am not telling you to stop doing good karma. Going from bad to good is a good thing. However, in spite of doing good; the illusion doesn’t go away. True religion begins after the illusion has gone away.”” [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. The quote suggests that both good and bad actions are ultimately illusory, yet moral effort remains valuable; true spirituality emerges when one sees beyond these appearances. **In simple terms:** Good and bad deeds are illusory, but moral effort matters; true spirituality follows when illusion fades. Key Takeaway Practice virtue while recognizing its provisional nature. Themes spirituality morality illusion growth Mood contemplative hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - daily meditation - ethical decision making - conflict resolution - personal development Key Concepts Karma non-duality self-realization Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing illusion affect your motivation to act ethically? - Can true spirituality be pursued without moral effort? 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