Saturday, 14 February 2026

Just a tool. Nimittamatra

 Nimitta Mātra (Sanskrit: निमित्तमात्र) in English means:



“A mere instrument”



or



“Only a means / an agent”




Explanation



  • Nimitta = cause, instrument, means
  • Mātra = only, merely



So Nimitta Mātra conveys the idea that a person is not the ultimate doer, but only a channel through which a higher will operates.



Philosophical context



The phrase comes famously from the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna tells Arjuna:


“Become merely an instrument.”



Simple meaning



“You act, but the ultimate power behind the action is not you.”


If you want, I can also explain how this idea is used in leadership, spirituality, or daily life.


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