--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In this life, you only need to do this…" description: "\"“In this life, you only need to do this much: You must know that the other person is instrument (nimit, in bringing you the results of your own karmas)..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd9/dada-bhagwan-31_forgiveness_in-this-life-you-only-need-to-do-this-mu_2436838.jpg" --- # In this life, you only need to do this much: You must know… ![“In this life, you only need to do this much: You must know that the other person is instrument (nimit, in bringing you the results of your own karmas) so you must remain silent. Do not let the mind spoil in the slightest. If it does, then ask for forgiveness: ‘Dear Instrument! You are simply an…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd9/dada-bhagwan-31_forgiveness_in-this-life-you-only-need-to-do-this-mu_2436838.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd9/dada-bhagwan-31_forgiveness_in-this-life-you-only-need-to-do-this-mu_2436838.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dd9/dada-bhagwan-31_forgiveness_in-this-life-you-only-need-to-do-this-mu_2436838.jpg) > ““In this life, you only need to do this much: You must know that the other person is instrument (nimit, in bringing you the results of your own karmas) so you must remain silent. Do not let the mind spoil in the slightest. If it does, then ask for forgiveness: ‘Dear Instrument! You are simply an instrument. I ask for forgiveness for spoiling my mind.’ You have to do only this much! That is the effort \[purusharth\]!”” [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. Recognize others as instruments of your karma and keep the mind quiet; seek forgiveness if it becomes disturbed. **In simple terms:** Treat others as tools of your destiny and stay mentally calm. Key Takeaway Stay silent, guard your mind, apologize when it falters. Themes spirituality mindfulness karmic responsibility Mood calm reflective serene Type philosophical inspirational spiritual When to use this quote - daily meditation - conflict resolution - teaching - personal reflection Key Concepts non‑attachment self‑purification forgiveness Questions to Reflect On - How do you identify when your mind is spoiled? - What does seeing others as instruments change your relationships? 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