All the scriptures at every step
of life, some ritual, fast (including prayers), charity, bath, code of thinking
and conduct etc are considered in detail with this in view so by adopting them,
the seeker can get these double benefits.
If we have committed some
mistake, sin or wicked act, then the real solution for removing their bad
effects is that we make a firm resolve not to do such a thing again. In
addition if a little penance is also performed, then that resolve gets a boost
and its implementation becomes firmer. Along with this, an attitude of a life
of virtue gains momentum creates vitality and creates better and better nature,
deeds and qualities through which a life of purity, devotion and goodwill
becomes easy. In this manner a penance based on the strength of Gayatri can
wash out even the biggest sins.
It is possible to wash out one's
sins or not? When thinking on this
question we must very well understand that the soul is clean, pure,
unadulterated, knowledgeable and unattached. Transparent glass and transparent
vessels are by themselves pure; they do not have any color, but if you put any
colored water in it, then the vessel will look as if it has that color. If
water with another color is added, the color will once again change. Man is
also in a similar situation. By its very nature, the soul is without any fault,
but it appears according to the qualities, deeds or attitudes enveloping it.
The soul is always faultless, it
is changeless - only the mind, intelligence, chitta (the part of the mind
concentration with concentration) and the ego get colored due to various
influences, and because of them man appears unnatural, wretched and perverted.
If a change is brought in this condition, it is not difficult for to-day's
wicked man to become a to-morrow's saint.
A man, who has spent most of his
past life on the wrong path or has whiled away most of his life, cannot achieve
any purpose by feeling unhappy, disappointed or by repenting. The remaining
part of life is no less important. The king Parikshit had only one week of his
life left. He utilized this period purposefully with full determination and
obtained what he wanted - beneficial salvation.
It is a palpable truth that
compared to the people termed 'straight' such as mentally retarded, fools,
cowards and people with weak health those who are active, alert, vital,
valorous and diligent are able to achieve spiritual progress faster. The reason
is that in people with low vitality, the source of energy has very limited
capacity. Even if they remain devotees and of pure conduct, even then because
of less innate energy, their progress is extremely slow. But those who are
energetic, and have within themselves the dynamo of vitality and valor -
whenever they act in any direction, will achieve heaps of success. Those who
have kept their flag flying high in roguish acts, are definitely powerful, but
their energy is misdirected. If this same energy is utilized in good deeds,
then they can achieve astonishing success in that direction also.
Spiritual progress is also one
type of diligence. Only those people can go along this path whose muscles have
strength, which are industrious and have tremendous courage and enthusiasm.
The loving lap of Gayatri is
always there, even for those who have strayed from the path, walked along the
road of wickedness and have carried out innumerable bad deeds. If they repent
for their past deeds, take a vow not to repeat them, and are eager to walk the
good path, then they can once again get back their natural spiritual qualities
and purity. There is definite progress on this path through Gayatri-worship.
Even though all the bad tendencies will not disappear together, but the bad
tendencies will gradually diminish in proportion to the power of prayers
Gayatri worship invariably results in improvement of good qualities, good
thoughts and good deeds.
It is evident that most
unhappiness in this world is a result of our sins. Many a time our deed gives
immediate results - in the form of assault by people whom we have harmed, or by
social disgrace, loss or harm resulting from dissatisfaction and
non-co-operation from people or from punishment by the state. Even if someone
escapes from these, entire nobody can save himself from God's impartial justice.
It can be easily inferred by looking at physically and mentally handicapped,
sub-normal, chronically ill persons that these people are suffering divine
punishment. When carrying out our duties properly, sometimes a sudden crisis
confronts us or success is not there despite efforts, then we are forced to say
that this is fate as a result of deeds in our past girths.
We should deal with others in the
same manner as we expect others to deal with us. We should consciously strive
to save ourselves from achieving our interests at the ca\ost of harming others.
Gayatri is that alarm-bell which
tells us not to walk on the path of sin. God is present everywhere, he does not
take sides. Not a single sin of yours remains hidden from him, nor can you save
yourself form the effects of any sin. Aum bhoor bhoovaha swaha, these words in
the first line of the mantra constantly teach us that we should always deal
with others with friendliness, warmth, love, generosity, honesty, helpfulness,
and pleasance. One whom Mother Gayatri has blessed with this attitude will
undoubtedly be released from many social afflictions.
Continue to the next article "Gayatri - A Unique
Solution For Problems-3"
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