--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Pain and pleasure will keep coming; that…" description: "\"“Pain and pleasure will keep coming; that is all scientific circumstantial evidence. Pain and pleasure are effective (effects of past causes). In such ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_pain-and-pleasure-will-keep-coming-that_2025102.jpg" --- # Pain and pleasure will keep coming; that is all scientific… ![“Pain and pleasure will keep coming; that is all scientific circumstantial evidence. Pain and pleasure are effective (effects of past causes). In such situations, one should do something that will not cause effects to arise.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_pain-and-pleasure-will-keep-coming-that_2025102.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_pain-and-pleasure-will-keep-coming-that_2025102.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/dada-bhagwan-31_cause-and-effect_pain-and-pleasure-will-keep-coming-that_2025102.jpg) > ““Pain and pleasure will keep coming; that is all scientific circumstantial evidence. Pain and pleasure are effective (effects of past causes). In such situations, one should do something that will not cause effects to arise.”” [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. Pain and pleasure are consequences of past causes; one should act to avoid creating new effects. **In simple terms:** Past causes produce sensations; act to prevent new effects. Key Takeaway Choose actions that minimize future suffering. Themes philosophy causality ethics Mood thoughtful serene Type philosophical advice When to use this quote - decision making - stress management - health choices Key Concepts determinism mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance pleasure with responsibility? - What actions reduce future pain? 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