--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Time punishes those who stray from the…" description: "\"“Time punishes those who stray from the path of dharma. Console yourself with the belief that this is the will of God.”\" — M.T. Vasudevan Nair" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/781/m-t-vasudevan-nair-110397_buddhism_time-punishes-those-who-stray-from-the-p_166974.jpg" --- # Time punishes those who stray from the path of dharma… ![“Time punishes those who stray from the path of dharma. Console yourself with the belief that this is the will of God.” quote by M.T. Vasudevan Nair](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/781/m-t-vasudevan-nair-110397_buddhism_time-punishes-those-who-stray-from-the-p_166974.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/781/m-t-vasudevan-nair-110397_buddhism_time-punishes-those-who-stray-from-the-p_166974.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/781/m-t-vasudevan-nair-110397_buddhism_time-punishes-those-who-stray-from-the-p_166974.jpg) > ““Time punishes those who stray from the path of dharma. Console yourself with the belief that this is the will of God.”” M.T. Vasudevan Nair ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Time punishes those who deviate from dharma; faith in divine will offers comfort. **In simple terms:** Straying from duty brings hardship; faith comforts. Key Takeaway Align actions with moral duty. 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