Page 155 - Courage Redifined

Though the shepherd came to woo her, it was in Kamlata’s
hands to make the decision. Here, she made the wrong
decision and conceived a new marital life.

Even we need to understand the difference that though the
favourable and unfavourable situations are due to good or
bad karmas but thinking, speaking and acting positively
or negatively in that situation depends absolutely on our
efforts.
There are 3 prime things to understand here :

i) Kala, Karma, Bhavitavyata, Swabhava and Purushartha – all
possess their individual characteristics.

ii) All mutually co-ordinate with each other.

iii) Also one needs to understand as to which factor plays a
major role in which task.

If one pays attention and keeps in mind the above things
then,
i) It is possible to maintain mental composure in favourable
and unfavourable situations.

ii) Incidents occurring in the world outside can lead to anxiety
and artadhyana (a negative thought process).

iii) In accordance with this principle, one can beautifully
contemplate on one’s own and other’s experiences.

For an example, one may wonder

Q. : Is Kaal powerful today ? Or karma ? Or purushartha ?
A. : You can contemplate on this question by thinking that
each of these factors are powerful in it’s own unique way.
One’s efforts are independent to enable or disable the
person to maintain parity of thought, actions or words.

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