--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If the fruit (of your effort) is to your…" description: "\"“If the fruit (of your effort) is to your expectations, it is the effect (prarabdha, result) of your merit karma [punya karma], if it is not to your ex..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/dada-bhagwan-31_effect_if-the-fruit-of-your-effort-is-to-your-e_3112617.jpg" --- # If the fruit (of your effort) is to your expectations, it… ![“If the fruit (of your effort) is to your expectations, it is the effect (prarabdha, result) of your merit karma [punya karma], if it is not to your expectation, then it is the effect of your demerit karma [paap karma].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/dada-bhagwan-31_effect_if-the-fruit-of-your-effort-is-to-your-e_3112617.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/dada-bhagwan-31_effect_if-the-fruit-of-your-effort-is-to-your-e_3112617.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/dada-bhagwan-31_effect_if-the-fruit-of-your-effort-is-to-your-e_3112617.jpg) > ““If the fruit (of your effort) is to your expectations, it is the effect (prarabdha, result) of your merit karma \[punya karma\], if it is not to your expectation, then it is the effect of your demerit karma \[paap karma\].”” [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. Effort yields results matching one's moral actions; good deeds bring expected outcomes, bad deeds bring unexpected ones. **In simple terms:** Karma determines results. Key Takeaway Align actions with virtue. Themes karma cause and effect morality Mood reflective thoughtful Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - personal decisions - career choices - relationship building - health habits Key Concepts ethical philosophy spiritual law Questions to Reflect On - How do you assess the moral quality of your actions? - Can you change expectations without changing behavior? 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