How to stay content and how to rectify our past karma?
Q : If the things are moving on a positive note, then we believe that the Divine is blessing us. If all is going down the negative lane, then how do we satisfy our self. Do we say that our prayers have not been accepted or it is my misfortune or due to our past karma prarabdh we are not getting positive answer to our prayers. Is there any methodology to rectify our past karma prarabdh?
Santosh Srivasthva
AnswerSeeking blessings and affirmations for our prayers, is not the purpose of the prayer. This is the biggest mistake made by people. Prayer should always be in gratitude, in thankfulness, in celebration and in remembrance of divinity and not to ask for menial, worldly material things and feel happy if you get one and feel unhappy if you don't get your desired objects.
You asked about the method of rectification of the past karma? Just be good and do good. Once upon a time your past was your present and in that present you did some bad things. Today you are repaying for the same and today again your present moment is in your hand. This is the most important time in which we can sow such seeds, which flower in to bountiful of grace, love and joy.
As per the scriptures if I say then it is said that give away 10% of your earnings for noble, social, godly cause. Give away 10% of your time to prayers, meditation, and contemplation. So 1/10th of your 24 hours is 2 and half hour. If you can't do the whole 10% then may be do the 5%. Being very diligent in your spiritual practice, do jap, do daan, shubh socho, shubh karam karo and this would pave the path of happiness, and goodness in your life.
Gurumaa
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