The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Doing good for others purifies the heart and creates a space for divine presence.
- In plain terms
- Helping others cleans your heart and brings God closer.
- What can you take from it?
- Serve others to purify your own heart.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does helping others affect you?
- What does purification mean to you?
Another view
Good deeds can sometimes be done for ego.
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