--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If your merit karma is unfolding, then…" description: "\"“If your merit karma is unfolding, then the other person will speak well of you; and if your demerit karma is unfolding, then the other person will cur..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/dada-bhagwan-31_demerit-karma_if-your-merit-karma-is-unfolding-then-th_1856337.jpg" --- # If your merit karma is unfolding, then the other person… ![“If your merit karma is unfolding, then the other person will speak well of you; and if your demerit karma is unfolding, then the other person will curse at you. Who is at fault in this? Therefore, you should say, "It is definitely my unfolding karma and the other person is just an evidentiary doer…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/dada-bhagwan-31_demerit-karma_if-your-merit-karma-is-unfolding-then-th_1856337.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/dada-bhagwan-31_demerit-karma_if-your-merit-karma-is-unfolding-then-th_1856337.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/dada-bhagwan-31_demerit-karma_if-your-merit-karma-is-unfolding-then-th_1856337.jpg) > ““If your merit karma is unfolding, then the other person will speak well of you; and if your demerit karma is unfolding, then the other person will curse at you. Who is at fault in this? Therefore, you should say, "It is definitely my unfolding karma and the other person is just an evidentiary doer (nimit)." By doing so, our karmic fault will fall off (discharge) and no new one will be bound.”” [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. Your current actions (karma) influence how others treat you; acknowledging it as your own unfolding karma releases blame and prevents new karmic debt. **In simple terms:** Your behavior shapes others' reactions; admit it to avoid blame. Key Takeaway Own your karma, release blame. Themes karma responsibility blame spirituality Mood reflective calm insightful Type spiritual philosophical advice When to use this quote - personal relationships - conflict resolution - spiritual practice - self‑reflection Key Concepts cause and effect self-awareness detachment Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize when blame is misplaced? - What practices help you stay aware of your own karma? 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