--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If a person does five samayiks…" description: "\"“If a person does five samayiks (introspective analysis by being as Self) he will say, ‘I did five’. This is how he will taste the sweet pride of doer-..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7f/dada-bhagwan-31_doership_if-a-person-does-five-samayiks-introspec_778610.jpg" --- # If a person does five samayiks (introspective analysis by… ![“If a person does five samayiks (introspective analysis by being as Self) he will say, ‘I did five’. This is how he will taste the sweet pride of doer-ship. Actually, he should say “it was due to God’s grace that five samayiks were done.” He should not taste the sweet pride of doer-ship.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7f/dada-bhagwan-31_doership_if-a-person-does-five-samayiks-introspec_778610.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7f/dada-bhagwan-31_doership_if-a-person-does-five-samayiks-introspec_778610.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7f/dada-bhagwan-31_doership_if-a-person-does-five-samayiks-introspec_778610.jpg) > ““If a person does five samayiks (introspective analysis by being as Self) he will say, ‘I did five’. This is how he will taste the sweet pride of doer-ship. Actually, he should say “it was due to God’s grace that five samayiks were done.” He should not taste the sweet pride of doer-ship.”” [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 warns against ego‑driven pride in spiritual practice, urging humility and attribution of success to divine grace. **In simple terms:** Don’t brag about spiritual achievements; credit God. Key Takeaway Cultivate humility in practice. Themes humility spirituality pride gratitude Mood reflective serene Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - personal meditation - religious gatherings - teaching sessions Key Concepts ego divine grace self‑identity Questions to Reflect On - How can you acknowledge divine help without losing personal agency? - What practices keep pride in check? 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