--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is the Higher Power which does…" description: "\"It is the Higher Power which does everything, and the man is only a tool. If he accepts that position, he is free from troubles; otherwise, he courts t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/982/ramana-maharshi-915_accepts_it-is-the-higher-power-which-does-everyt_2828926.jpg" --- # It is the Higher Power which does everything, and the man… ![“It is the Higher Power which does everything, and the man is only a tool. If he accepts that position, he is free from troubles; otherwise, he courts them.” quote by Ramana Maharshi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/982/ramana-maharshi-915_accepts_it-is-the-higher-power-which-does-everyt_2828926.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/982/ramana-maharshi-915_accepts_it-is-the-higher-power-which-does-everyt_2828926.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/982/ramana-maharshi-915_accepts_it-is-the-higher-power-which-does-everyt_2828926.jpg) > “It is the Higher Power which does everything, and the man is only a tool. If he accepts that position, he is free from troubles; otherwise, he courts them.” [Ramana Maharshi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ramana-maharshi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Recognizing a higher power as the active force frees a person from self‑created suffering; resistance creates trouble. **In simple terms:** Accepting a higher power reduces self‑inflicted problems. Key Takeaway Trust the higher power, release control. Themes spirituality freedom responsibility Mood contemplative calm Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal crisis - decision making - stress management Key Concepts nonduality detachment faith Questions to Reflect On - Do you see yourself as a tool or a creator? - How does surrender change your anxiety? 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