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| Evolution of Love Part 2 |
| 🌺🍀🌸 JAI MA ANANDAMAYI 🌸🍀🌺 How much karma from former births remains yet to be worked out! Just as when, for example, someone has ruined his digestion by indulging in excessive and unrestrained eating; even though he later adopts a frugal and well-regulated diet, the results of these wise measures will not be noticeable straight away. Thus: whatever be the nature of one’s actions at the time, one has also simultaneously to enjoy and suffer the accumulated consequences of one’s previous conduct. In God’s creation there is perfect justice. Generally speaking, man is born into this world in order to reap the pleasant results of his good deeds as well as the outcome of his wrong-doing. What about the consequences of any impropriety or injustice he commits at the present time? He will of course have to endure them. Man enjoys the fruit of his accumulated former good works, but he will also have to suffer the effects of evil deeds. The Almighty’s Will is being fulfilled. Man must foster the desire to perform right action. Even the impossible becomes possible by God’s Will. Let His Lotus-feet be your sole refuge. 67 Man must behave as a hero. During spells of misfortune he must abide in fortitude and patience. Time does not stand still. Suicide is a most heinous sin. To whom belongs the body that you speak of’ destroying? Is this the way a human being talks? For shame! 68 This is the time to mould yourself. You will have to resort to renunciation and fortitude. So as to be released from the evil propensities acquired in previous lives, which have led to pain and suffering, try to make your heart the consecrated shrine of the All-Good, and desire desirelessness. The first thing is to feel drawn towards God. Be unfailing in service. Whatever has to be done for anyone, do it in a spirit of service. There is yet another matter to which special attention must be paid: sloth has to be abandoned altogether. When it is a question of good deeds or spiritual exercises (satkarma), disinclination and lethargy have to be completely ruled out. The difficulties that may arise when doing anyone a service should be borne cheerfully. 69 No two days pass alike. Do not allow yourself to be -overcome by despair. Have complete trust in Him in spite of everything ---to Him you should call out in happiness and in pain. If you have fallen to the ground, use it is a lever to raise yourself up again, for it is man’s duty to exert himself, no matter what he undertakes. 70 Misfortune must not be looked upon as a disaster: It would be a sin to do so for who sends misfortune? What He does is all-beneficent. Under no circumstances, however adverse, should man accept defeat. “Gurudeva, you do only what is for my real well-being” — keep this thought ever with you. In this world there are bound to be all sorts of troubles. If you have lost wealth and position, let them be gone. Pray to God only for the lives of your family. 71 In times of affliction one must persevere in patience. Although distress and danger are certainly part of man’s lot, yet will they be conquered by one who can meet them with courage and calm. Conditions vary. During times of misfortune it is necessary to rely on Him with even greater tenacity. There is no knowing through what mishap He may wipe out peril. Sometimes He actually removes danger by adversity. This is why He is called Dispeller of Danger— Saviour. |
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