--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The whole world believes that performing…" description: "\"“The whole world believes that performing good deeds is dharma (religion). Performing good deeds is known as laukik dharma (worldly religion, that reli..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a70/dada-bhagwan-31_dharma_the-whole-world-believes-that-performing_714951.jpg" --- # The whole world believes that performing good deeds is… ![“The whole world believes that performing good deeds is dharma (religion). Performing good deeds is known as laukik dharma (worldly religion, that religion which does not lead us to self-realization but binds merit karmas).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a70/dada-bhagwan-31_dharma_the-whole-world-believes-that-performing_714951.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a70/dada-bhagwan-31_dharma_the-whole-world-believes-that-performing_714951.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a70/dada-bhagwan-31_dharma_the-whole-world-believes-that-performing_714951.jpg) > ““The whole world believes that performing good deeds is dharma (religion). Performing good deeds is known as laukik dharma (worldly religion, that religion which does not lead us to self-realization but binds merit karmas).”” [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. Good deeds are seen as worldly duty, but true spiritual progress requires self‑realization beyond merit. **In simple terms:** Worldly good deeds aren't the ultimate spiritual goal. Key Takeaway Seek inner realization over external merit. Themes spirituality ethics self‑realization Mood contemplative motivational Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - volunteer work - meditation - ethical decision making Key Concepts karma dharma inner vs outer duty Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance external service with inner growth? - What practices help move beyond merit‑based actions? 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