--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Time is not the one doing the effort…" description: "\"“Time is not the one doing the effort (purusharthi), the [awakened] Self (Purush) is the one doing the Purusharth (spiritual effort to progress as the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/792/dada-bhagwan-31_awakened_time-is-not-the-one-doing-the-effort-pur_1177572.jpg" --- # Time is not the one doing the effort (purusharthi), the… ![“Time is not the one doing the effort (purusharthi), the [awakened] Self (Purush) is the one doing the Purusharth (spiritual effort to progress as the Self).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/792/dada-bhagwan-31_awakened_time-is-not-the-one-doing-the-effort-pur_1177572.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/792/dada-bhagwan-31_awakened_time-is-not-the-one-doing-the-effort-pur_1177572.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/792/dada-bhagwan-31_awakened_time-is-not-the-one-doing-the-effort-pur_1177572.jpg) > ““Time is not the one doing the effort (purusharthi), the \[awakened\] Self (Purush) is the one doing the Purusharth (spiritual effort to progress as the Self).”” [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. Spiritual effort is performed by the awakened Self, not by the individual ego. **In simple terms:** The Self does the work, not the ego. Key Takeaway Recognize the deeper Self in actions. Themes spirituality self-awareness effort Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - daily practice - self-reflection Key Concepts Purusharth Purush self-realization Questions to Reflect On - How can you experience the Self in everyday tasks? - What distinguishes ego effort from Self effort? A Different Perspective The concept may be abstract for materialistic contexts. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Hard work](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/hard-work/) [Identity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/identity/) [Self](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/self/) [Spirituality](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/spirituality/) ## Related quotes > [“What does 'community service' mean? 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