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Karma Matures Through Intention and Action

Repeated action becomes character, and character influences destiny. Sacred teaching therefore asks not only for action, but for purification of motive.

Bhagavad Gita, Karma and intention themes Scripture Dharmic Living Sri Krishna

Teaching

Karma is shaped not only by what you do, but by the intention and consciousness with which you keep doing it.

Meaning

Repeated action becomes character, and character influences destiny. Sacred teaching therefore asks not only for action, but for purification of motive.

Practical Application

Choose one recurring duty and purify the intention behind it. Shift it from ego, resentment, or fear toward service, discipline, or devotion.

Source

Bhagavad Gita, Karma and intention themes

Attributed to: Sri Krishna

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