Problems

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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