God is merciful to those whom He sees struggling heart and soul for realization. But remain idle, without any struggle, and you will see that His grace will never come.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Divine grace favors those who struggle for realization, not those who remain idle.
- In plain terms
- Grace comes to those who struggle for realization, not the idle.
- What can you take from it?
- Struggle for realization to receive grace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you struggling for?
- Is grace earned or given?
Another view
This suggests those unable to struggle are unworthy.
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