Fools who cannot grasp the Truth; those who cannot recognise Divinity and the power of God and who have no faith in God live in the delusion that their plans will save them and that they can triumph through their own efforts! The fact is, not even the smallest success can be won without God’s grace. Though this is true, we should not sit with folded hands believing that a thing will accomplish itself if and when God wills. Human effort is essential, and everyone must put in sincere work. You must use the strength and skill that you are endowed with, and resolve to proceed with the task, laying the responsibility for success on God; for without the grace of God, all effort will be rendered fruitless.
- Bhagavatha Vahini, Chap 42, "Consummation in Nanda-Nandana".
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