A wayward Hindu’s tale
Word had got around that the new sports shop in the High Street had really poor security. It had a whole heap of nice garments laid out on tables at the front of the shop. Together with two friends, we decided to pay the shop a visit. They spoke to the staff, while I took the goods.Walking away from the sports shop with a bunch of clothes that hadn’t been paid for, I was grappling with my conscience. I looked up into sky on the clear autumn evening, and wondered what type of Karma I was indulging in, or whether such a thing even existed.
September 29th, 2006 at 4:36 pm
I could read this nice piece of thougts only today. Really very nice. Further, look at the way the mind works. And how it recalls.
Karma is a great subject and it is not discussed in detail unless there is talk on KARMA KANDA etc. The LAW OF KARMA is one of the most sensible theory - though it is debatable- this stands to reason than any other theory. Once a person understand this theory, then most probably that person will be a happy person as he knows that what ever result he gets from certain action that he perform now or not perform now are all part of either accumulated KARMA or present KARMA. Also, we learn that we have a choice to perform or not perform and our choice is limited upto that. Once we decide to perform, that is the end- since the result is not to my choice. the result can be any one of the 4 possibilities- viz: as desired- less than desired- more than desired- totally unexpted.
Now comes the beautiful part namely ‘PRASADA’
The word prasad means what we get from the ALMIGHTY .
So what ever result we get, it is taken as a PRASAD from the LORD. Now what we get though not to our liking, since it is PRASAD we accept it with humbleness. Once a person develop this nature, he becomes strong mentally and can withstand any situation.
If only in India - had the govt continued to help people study VEDA AND VEDANTA we would have seen less farmers committing suicide..since study of those make a humanbeing strong and also one who develops his nature to match the action in DHARMA
October 2nd, 2006 at 6:57 pm
Yeh, this is a nice piece, I look 4ward to the next part of the article.
October 20th, 2006 at 1:04 am
The easiest and the hardest wod 2 say is “no” , only got 2 letters, only takes a second 2 say it.
October 24th, 2006 at 4:50 pm
DEAR RAJESH,
PROUD OF YOU BEING YOURSELF AND REVEALING OF YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF LIMITED LIFE SPAN YOU HAVE LIVED SO FAR.
YOU ARE YOUR OWN REFLECTIONS AND YOU CANNOT HIDE FROM YOURSELF.IN YOUR MENTAL -MIND MIRROR YOU NEED TRUE REFLECTIONS OF KARMIC RAYS TO ATRIBUTE TRUE DHARMIC REALISATIONS.
TAAN- MAAN - DHAAN ARE THE TRIDENT OF KARMA .. DEEDS.
SEVAA- KARPANYAA– POOJAA ARE THE TRIDENT OF DETERMINATIONS
MIND (MAAN) NEEDS …PEACE (SANTEE)
PEACE IS DERIVED THROUGH DETERMINATIONS.(SADHAANA)
SADHAANA IS ACHIVED THROUGH NISHKAMAA KARMAA (SELFLESS -DUTY OR KARMA)
KARMAA REQUIRES ..TAAN (HEALTHY BODY), MAAN (SMART MIND ) AND DHAAN (ADEQUATE RESOURCE)
WE ALL AS HUMANS EXPERIENCE FEW PATHS AND CHOOSE TO TRAVERSE IN ANY ONE OR MULTIPLE , UNTIL WE DECIDE IN OUR SOLASTIC SEARCH WHICH ONE TO STICK WITH.
THE DAY WE CONVERGE UPON THE EXACTNESS OF OUR JOURNEY, WE BECOM STREET SADHU AND SEARCHING FOR ULTIMATE HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN.
WITH LOTS OF LOVE, AFFECTION AND CARE, I SUBMIT FEW LINES FOR YOUR PERSONAL REVIEW.
SHREEKANTA NAYAK.
PRESIDENT, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ASIAN INDIAN ASSOCIATIONS.
WASHINGTON D.C. USA.
240-481-3052 CELL.
October 26th, 2006 at 11:12 am
GOD LEADS MAN WHILE MAN IS MISLEADING HIMSELF, THE HIGHER NATURE WATCHES OVER THE STUMBLINGS OF HIS LOWER MORTALITY; THIS IS THE TANGLE & CONTRADICTION OUT OF WHICH WE HAVE TO ESCAPE INTO THE (?SELF-UNITY) TO WHICH ALONE IS POSSIBLE A CLEAR KNOWLEDGE & A FAULTLESS ACTION.
- Sri Aurobindo.
(Thoughts and Aphorisms- 205)
October 27th, 2006 at 9:32 am
” Even if the greatest sinner worships me with all his soul, he must be considered righteous, because of his righteous will.
He shall soon become pure and reach everlasting peace. For this is my word of promise, that he who loves me shall not perish”
( Sri Krishna in Bhagwat Gita, Ch 9 Verse 30-31)
November 14th, 2006 at 1:52 pm
Well written article.
November 14th, 2006 at 2:19 pm
Rajesh - You ask of Karma. Well the fact that you questioned your actions is commendable and the first step to mitigating the consequences. However, the clue lies in re-incarnation. The Hindus, Bhuddists and Lakota Indians of Wyoming are the only ones to believe in re-incarnation. Here we are given a chance to correct our errors. Your correction started the minute you looked at the sky. You need to do something contributory to mankind. Your faith “The Aryawarth” is not Judeo-Islamic-Christian. We can’t say 10Hail Marys and all is cured. We can’t prostrate ourselves at Allah and all is cured.
Action is Arywarth. I have a suggestion for you as you have had some experience of “Recreational Pharmaceuticals”. We the Aryawarth have a core item lost to our faith. It is the Soma plant. Research it. Find it. There is your Karma - Action.
PS Also check this site
http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/rigveda/index.htm
it is the Rik Veda - you will enjoy its brazen force.
November 20th, 2006 at 6:44 pm
Dear Rajesh,
I am 55 year old father of four.
All my Children went or are at University.Two currently in Manchester.
I read your article with interest.
I like what I read.I am encouraged by your spirit and determination.
What i like best is your seeking balance between work and community service.
I do a lot in Charoty front.
I am based in London and if you are then we need Young persons like you to promote Hinduism and community work
Kind Regards
November 21st, 2006 at 12:44 pm
well done spread da message of hinduism and stay strong
November 21st, 2006 at 12:45 pm
drinking adn smoking is a real negative in one life and its good to see u turna negative intoa a osative
January 27th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Bonjour! What a super websight! Very refreshing to peruse from where we live in Paris (France). I eat frogs and drink wine. Woold like more informatons on this. Best regards! Mikael.
January 27th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
More info on Frogs and Wine?
or
HIndu Perspective on Frogs and Wine?
Personally I would not have frogs as pets nor consume them. Wine however, I do cherish and enjoy drinking. Wine, Beer and Whiskey are the Wests’ most applaudable gifts to the World. So thank you folks!
March 15th, 2007 at 6:03 am
Say it pride I am a Hindu. Hiduism is the mother of all Religions.
I am Proud to belong to a Relegion Which has taugth the World both tolerance and universal acceptance.
RAM RAM OUR NAMASTE
Rahat
Regards From Holland
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April 8th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Hi Rajesh
I must commend you on your courage to write this article and share your story with some many ppl, most importantly you have acknowledged your own wrong doing, and its never too late to start afresh, keep the faith man !!!
Proudly Hindu
Jai Hind
Mimi from South Africa