--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: To believe the control is in your hands…" description: "\"“To believe the control is in your hands when it is in the hands of some other power, is indeed a wrong belief (bhranti, illusion). If one were to unde..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f00/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_to-believe-the-control-is-in-your-hands_219420.jpg" --- # To believe the control is in your hands when it is in the… ![“To believe the control is in your hands when it is in the hands of some other power, is indeed a wrong belief (bhranti, illusion). If one were to understand even this much, he will find a solution. When people begin to understand that the power is in the hands of something else, then the wrong…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f00/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_to-believe-the-control-is-in-your-hands_219420.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f00/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_to-believe-the-control-is-in-your-hands_219420.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f00/dada-bhagwan-31_belief_to-believe-the-control-is-in-your-hands_219420.jpg) > ““To believe the control is in your hands when it is in the hands of some other power, is indeed a wrong belief (bhranti, illusion). If one were to understand even this much, he will find a solution. When people begin to understand that the power is in the hands of something else, then the wrong belief \[illusion\] will go away to a little extent.”” [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. Believing control lies with you is illusion; recognizing external power reduces this false belief. **In simple terms:** Control is an illusion; seeing true source eases belief. Key Takeaway Recognize external influences to lessen illusion. Themes illusion control spiritual insight Mood contemplative calm Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal decision - leadership - stress management - spiritual practice Key Concepts philosophy self-awareness detachment Questions to Reflect On - What powers do you truly control? - How does recognizing external forces affect your actions? 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