--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Gross circumstances (that which can be…" description: "\"“Gross circumstances (that which can be seen) are illusory, subtle (sookshma) circumstances are mechanical, and circumstances of the speech are in the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/819/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_gross-circumstances-that-which-can-be-se_982429.jpg" --- # Gross circumstances (that which can be seen) are illusory… ![“Gross circumstances (that which can be seen) are illusory, subtle (sookshma) circumstances are mechanical, and circumstances of the speech are in the form of a ‘record’. ‘We’ are only trying to say to the world that all actions of the mind, speech and body are scientific circumstantial evidences…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/819/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_gross-circumstances-that-which-can-be-se_982429.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/819/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_gross-circumstances-that-which-can-be-se_982429.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/819/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_gross-circumstances-that-which-can-be-se_982429.jpg) > ““Gross circumstances (that which can be seen) are illusory, subtle (sookshma) circumstances are mechanical, and circumstances of the speech are in the form of a ‘record’. ‘We’ are only trying to say to the world that all actions of the mind, speech and body are scientific circumstantial evidences, and ‘You” (the Self) are independent. ‘You’ are separate from the inner intent (bhaav). Therefore, just change your inner intent (bhaav). Do not get distressed over the actions of the mind, speech and body; just change your inner intent.”” [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. External actions are superficial; true change comes from altering inner intent, not reacting to outward circumstances. **In simple terms:** Change inner intent, not external actions. Key Takeaway Focus on inner intention to achieve peace. Themes spirituality mindfulness self‑control Mood calm instructive Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - stress management - personal development - conflict resolution - habit change Key Concepts intentionality detachment inner transformation Questions to Reflect On - What inner intentions need adjustment? - How can you practice non‑attachment to actions? 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