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#  When things happen according to your will, then it is a…

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> ““When things happen according to your will, then it is a result of your merit karma and if things do not happen according to your will, then it is all a result of your demerit karma. Your own will cannot work at all, in this world.””

[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.

Personal will alone cannot dictate outcomes; actions are governed by karmic merit or demerit, shaping results beyond individual control.

**In simple terms:** Karma, not will, determines what happens.

Key Takeaway

Accept karmic influence and act ethically.

Themes

karma will merit determinism spirituality

Mood

contemplative serene thoughtful

Type

lecture spiritual teaching philosophical

When to use this quote

- personal decision making
- spiritual practice
- stress management

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics life purpose

Questions to Reflect On

- How do you balance personal effort with belief in karma?
- Can acknowledging karma reduce anxiety about outcomes?

A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on karma may diminish personal agency.

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