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“Life is like a piece of string with a lot of knots tied in it. The knots are the karma you're born with from all your past lives, and the object of human life is to try and undo all those knots. That's what chanting and meditation in God consciousness can do. Otherwise you simply tie another ten…” quote by George Harrison
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“Life is like a piece of string with a lot of knots tied in it. The knots are the karma you're born with from all your past lives, and the object of human life is to try and undo all those knots. That's what chanting and meditation in God consciousness can do. Otherwise you simply tie another ten knots each time you try to undo one knot. That's how karma works.”

George Harrison

About This Quote

Source Interview: George Harrison, 1975 on spirituality

Life is tangled with karma knots; meditation helps untie them, but each effort may create more knots.

In simple terms: Karma ties us; meditation can loosen them.

Key Takeaway

Meditate to untangle karma, but stay patient.

Themes

karma spirituality meditation cause and effect

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual advice

When to use this quote

  • daily stress
  • relationship tension
  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

samsara mindful practice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What knot in your life feels hardest to untie?
  • How does meditation change your perception of challenges?
A Different Perspective

Meditation alone may not resolve deep karmic patterns.

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