Karma without Any Expectation
Fate and Karma or destiny and
deeds are two sides of the same coin. As the milk of today turns into curd
tomorrow, the same way the Karmas of the past appear as the fate of the
present…. This is why the savants remark that - you are the architect of your
own destiny. You are the creators of your life. Whatever good or bad you did
earlier, the consequences of that are before you in the form of good or bad,
favorable or agonizing happenings in your life today.
If you are ignoring your duties
towards your family and society today, or being cruel or immoral in any way,
you sure are piling up sufferings in your future destiny. Living a righteous
and dutiful life without getting perturbed by the outcomes is Karma-yoga. You
should follow it.
Often people misinterpret
karma-yoga and vairagya and
become indifferent and feel dejected from everything; many just escape from
their duties too. This is wrong. Dejection, lethargy, dullness or inactivity is
not Vairagya or detachment. Sacrificing ego, greed or desires of comforts in
spite of having all resources for luxuries, is true renouncement. Escaping from
hardships in the name of sacrifice is cheating your own self. Renouncing
something when you don't have access to be also not enough, as the test of
whether you will refrain from its attraction even you had it remains
incomplete. The best way to achieve karma-yoga is to make the home like a
Tapovan, where you sincerely transact your duties towards the family and
society but live an austere, disciplined life. This is how a Karma-yoga attains
true Vairagya and reaches near the spiritual realms of absolute salvation.
Tips For Eminent Sadhanas
Don't utter anything without
thinking. Speak only whatever is necessary. Observe silence as far as possible.
do more of your duties rather
than imposing your rights in the momentary world. Expecting people or
circumstances to conform of your hidden or expressed desire is egotism. Avoid
it. Don't waste your energy and time in
mindless fighting if things go against your rights or will. This will save you
from enormous hidden evils and untoward consequences at worldly, mental and
spiritual levels.
You are already born with a
preeminent right - that of unifying with Brahm (realizing "Aham
Brahmashi"). Be sincere and regular in introspection and self-analysis.
Observe penance and self-confidence for self-refinement. This is tough but
essential, if you are cautions against the vices and are determined to
eliminate your shortcomings. You are indeed wise. If you have the property of
chastity, integrity of character, kindness pure love, tolerance, compassion,
forgiveness and calm nature, you are a mighty winner. Acquire these treasures
of human values.
Company of elevated
personalities, saints and sages and study of their thoughts help protect you
from negativity and accelerate your spiritual progress.
Adopt the above mentioned simple
practices of Sadhanas in every aspect of your life. You will acquire eminent
success…..
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