Acts Quote by Sage Yajnavalkya Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
““So we are said to be what our desire is. As our desire is, so is our will. As our will is, so are our acts. As we act, so we become.””
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, c. 800 BCE
Desire shapes will, will shapes actions, actions shape identity, showing the chain of causality in personal development
In simple terms: Your inner drives determine your deeds and who you become
Key Takeaway
Cultivate wholesome desires
Themes
philosophy
self‑growth
cause and effect
Mood
contemplative
motivational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- goal setting
- habit formation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
spirituality
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What desire drives your daily actions?
- How can you align desire with values?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep desires is difficult and may conflict with external pressures
