Why do we suffer?

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SAI RAM,

Suffering or enjoyment are all attitudes of the mind. Our Sastras exhort us to react identically when we face 'Sukha 'and 'Duhkha'. One who is unaffected by this and other pairs of opposites(dwandas) has been termed as a STHITA PRAGYNA in the GITA. We are the architecht of our own sufferings. We wrote the blue-print for the sufferings now being faced by us either in this very birth or in our earlier births. And right now we are writing the blue-print for our future sufferings. Let us not forget the Karma Theory from which only Sir Issac Newton seems to have got inspired and postulated his third Law of Motion, " Action and reaction are equal and opposite. "

 

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The Special Prerogative of the Human Body The Bhagavad-gita says that, out of many thousands of people, someone may develop this reasoning power: " Why am I suffering? " We do not want to suffer, but suffering is forced upon us. We do not

want too much heat or cold, but too much cold and too much heat are forced upon us. We do not want thirst, hunger, old age, disease and death. The real problems of life are birth, old age, disease and death. But nobody is free from all these sufferings in this world.

Everyone is full of anxiety despite increasing material comforts, economic development and scientific advancement. The Western countries have reached the summit of material civilization, but people are still dissatisfied. The government has difficulty

controlling crime, drug addiction, adultery etc. When the civilization becomes godless and human beings are geared towards a rat race for money and sex, life becomes hellish. We should know that sense gratification is meant for animals, and

that sense control is for human beings. By tapasya, penance, we can purify ourselves and regain our eternal life. Only in human life are we endowed with the intelligence to inquire. " What happens after death? What is the actual destination

of my life? " This is called `brahma jijnasa', enquiring about oneself and God. The fist aphorism of the Vedanta sutra says: athato brahma jijnasa " Now that you have achieved a human body, you should

inquire about the Absolute Truth. " The human body is compared to a solid boat, which can help one cross the ocean of the material world and take one to the Kingdom of God. The Vedic scriptures are compared to favorable breezes. The

spiritual master is compared to an expert captain who can monitor the boat and take it to the desired destination. A human being who does not take advantage of this opportunity for achieving unending spiritual bliss is cheating himself and is a killer of his own soul.

Thus the cause of suffering and the actual destination of life are proper subjects of enquiry.Sai Ram Shakuntla VishaniREF:from Bhagavad-Gita By:Dhirasanta dasa

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Why do we suffer?

 

God or His Name is the sole strength in living against all odds and

uncertainties. If one is not at cross purposes with Him, one finds His

manifestation in every happening. But, one has to bear with patience the onrush

of the forces one has let loose. Yoke yourself unto Him and He will bear the

brunt.

 

Take refuge in none but Him. Dependence on Him makes one fearless. Human beings

will enjoy three-fourths of life and one-fourth they will suffer. But, we lose

our patience and do not accept even that one-fourth of sorrows given by Him.

 

Do not be obsessed with any wish. Shake off sadness. Unhappiness is part of the

ego. Beyond it, no such thing exists. That you have forgotten Truth (that God is

within) is the root cause of your misery. A painful blow becomes bearable to a

great extent by His remembrance. As He inflicts blows on you, so also He gives

you the capacity for bearing the suffering. As one tolerates unbearable

situations with patience, a time comes when He resolves all problems. Whenever

you have tumults in mind, try to remember this very often. You can do this. The

key is with Him. Truth wins. He is your shield. Destiny still comes but He eases

the suffering.

 

When you have the shelter of Satyanarayan (God within), He will test you in

various ways. Your duty is not to get agitated when these sorts of events hurt

you. There is a saying of Baba, " You look to Me, I look to you. Even then, if

they do not leave Me and still seek Me, I then become their humble servant. "

 

The smiles and frowns of life are His tokens of love. Bear them with loving

patience, you have to forsake nothing. Neither indulge, nor restrain.

 

If you have devotion, you need fear nothing. Devotion is never devoid of

strength. So many varied problems and hindrances must come, otherwise people

will not understand and realize how and why He is the best of all friends and

companions. He is the Dearest One, who keeps us protected in all calamities and

adversities, which are unpredictable. People falter in life and suffer by

discarding Him. But, they can't do anything without Him. Have faith in Him,

unflinching faith. Love Him. Hazards take care of themselves. Remembering and

depending on Him make one fearless in life, whatever may happen.

 

He gives us jolts so that we can be ready to taste real happiness with Him, to

make us free of maya, or mind and attachments. We do not know His Will, so we

grieve over all He does, but He always does everything for the best. Do not

worry. Never try to understand. Only accept as a gift whatever He gives, take it

as His blessing. When one feels, " I am helpless, my strength fails " He comes to

hold the rudder. Being always in the midst of people with their selfishness,

jealousy and hatred, the mind is afflicted with pain. These afflictions are

shaken off like dust through devotion and remembrance of God's Name within.

 

He, the Almighty, by His wish and touch takes away the worldly attractions

gradually to bring one to a blissful, peaceful state. A person cannot realize

this state on his or her own due to the intensity of illusory worldly desire.

You do everything, see everything, listen to everything, but do not get so

deeply involved as to invite sufferings through them. Of course, He will ensure

this, you don't have to make any effort for it. Just keep Him in your

remembrance.