We all have problems and we all pray
to God for solutions and comfort.
When we look at Ramayanam or Mahabharatam,
its not the case.
Rama himself had gone through all the
problems without complaints.
In Mahabharatam, Droupadi, the princess
of Drupad, had to spend her whole life with problems.
Pandavas, being very close to Lord Krishna,
never prayed to end their problems and bless them with Kingdom and pleasures.
They always prayed for strength to follow
Dharma.
Today we try to escape from situations,
we want Swamy to change our lives instantly.
We change companies, if we are not happy
with our job.
We try to go for divorce, if married
life is not good.
We pray to God, to take us from hell
(state) to heaven (state) immediately.
Swamy does not listen to our such prayers.
Some times he wipes-off karma (if required).
He blesses us with strength to go through
problems, burn our karma.
Some times He says - Don't worry - I
will see. That does not mean our problems will vanish. He will see
that we go through them and finish the game.
We all should be like Droupadi, always
relying on Sai Krishna, praying for strength, control of mind, for anesthesia
called Swamy's grace.
Problems keep us close to God.
(Hope I remember this in all situations)
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When I Asked God for Strength
He Gave Me Difficult Situations to Face
When I Asked God for Brain & Brown
He Gave Me Puzzles in Life to Solve
When I Asked God for Happiness
He Showed Me Some Unhappy People
When I Asked God for Wealth
He Showed Me How to Work Hard
When I Asked God for Favors
He Showed Me Opportunities to Work Hard
When I Asked God for Peace
He Showed Me How to Help Others
God Gave Me Nothing I Wanted
He Gave Me Everything I Needed
- Swami Vivekananda