Game of destiny

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I acknowledge this article is not mine and It appeared in IN INDIAN

PAPER, TIMES OF INDIA , JAN 1 2008,EDITORIAL PAGE

 

I thought to do some good karma before I die.

 

 

Let's Just Accept What Cannot Be Changed

 

Aruna Jethwani

 

The Gurbani says: " Whatever happens naturally is the best " . " Sahaj

subah jo hoe so ho " . This is also a mantra being featured in human

resource development (HRD) courses as it is considered an effective

antidote to daily tensions. These words could foresee the momentum of

life and the tumult of stress and ensuing frustrations. Tension more

often than not gives way to frustration, causing unhappiness. Most of

us find it difficult to cope with daily frustrations.

Often, we pursue goals and desires that are unrealistic. We pursue

them with faith and determination hoping that persistence will yield

results, which is not a bad thing. However, when the goal seems

distant we should not bang our heads against the wall in frustration.

Osho said " No matter what you do, life turns out the way it turns

out. Struggling with life does not help at all " . A miracle must

happen. But when it does not, the best thing to do is to fall in line

with karmic happenings. Destiny has a role and is subject to certain

limitations.

I once asked my guru, " Can you change the destiny of your

disciple? " The answer was " Why? A true guru will not interfere with

the karmic destiny of his disciple. He will only help him

spiritually " .

A young, talented girl who was frustrated with unrequited love,

asked her guru: " Why doesn't God answer my prayers? " The guru

replied, " If a child wants to play with a knife, will his mother give

it to him even if he throws a tantrum? No. While working out your

destiny, you might come across better choices. May be there is

something better in store for you. Let go. Start afresh before the

hurt becomes a wound " .

In the pursuit of our dreams we encounter delays, blockages and

obstructions. We throw up our hands in frustration and scream " Why

can't i do it? "

Don't push yourself against an unyielding wall. Take time off.

Create a space. For on this journey, there are waiting rooms, transit

lounges, and change of tyre on the way. Time, trust and tryst must

synchronise with yield fulfilment. By that time you may have

discovered a new purpose, a new goal, or even a new obsession. You

may even find a spot of bliss.

Sahaj subah jo hoe so ho. When you fall in line with your karmic

destiny, life is lived effortlessly. It is said that happiness lies

in the rhythm of life. Life is a flow. Cascade over the obstacles.

The rhythm of life gains grace and agility, when you move on without

the baggage of frustration.

Frustration can be as small as a prolonged wait for a raise in

your salary or it may be as shattering as failure in a deep

relationship. Frustration is selfconsuming.

Effort has great value. But effort should be productive. Follow

the law of least wastage. Despite that if things go wrong, follow the

law of substitution. When nothing seems to work, follow the law of

acceptance. Believe that whatever is in your destiny, acceptance

becomes necessary.

Often, when you cooperate with your karmic destiny and internalise

the law of acceptance, things just start happening. Your inner

struggle is over. And your goals and intense desires are fulfilled in

a mystical way.