The rise of terrorism is proof that it can’t be contained by arms. To win over violence, we need to make peace, tolerance, respect and compassion our weapons, says Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji
People are taking keen interest in spiritual matters these days. They are asking questions about soul, god, karma and values. Seeing the suffering and moral degradation in the world, they often wonder as to why there is so much negativity in and around us despite the surge in spiritual awareness in recent times. Many people say that unrighteous people are quickly prospering these days, then why should one do good as per the law of karma? We all know that good always begets good and bad always begets bad and the law of karma is infallible. However, due to the dominance of negative forces in the world, the effect of the positive gets clouded but, just as the sun keeps shining behind a thick veil of clouds and comes out when the clouds pass, the good deeds can never go un-rewarded even though it might take some time. It is said that when evil goes to extreme, it comes to an end and paves the way for a new beginning. Another question that follows is that why do good people suffer from painful and deadly diseases like cancer? Well, we must understand that we are living at the end of Iron Age that is, the Kaliyuga when the old karmic accounts of all souls are being settled before they can become pure and get liberation and enjoy complete happiness in the new world. So, we are in a period of transition now when the new world is being established but a lot of suffering is also visible as the old world is moving towards its end. Good people are also settling their old accounts but they do not suffer so much pain as they have the blessings earned by their good deeds.
In a world that is rife with violence, crime, fear and insecurity use of force and violent means is seen as the best way to ensure safety and security. But is it right to use violence to get justice or to succeed in a good cause, people ask. We all know that violence begets more violence. The rise in terrorism is a proof that terror cannot be contained by arms. It is the law of karma that if we use hatred or violence for any end it will rebound and reflect in our lives in one way or another. A good cause is good only if it is achieved through good means and noble values. In practical sense, this may sound to be impossible. But as said earlier, that as much as possible one should try to find the root cause of any problem and try to solve it with compassion, forgiveness, wisdom and patience. So, to win over violence, we need to make peace, tolerance, respect and compassion our strong weapons. It does take time and effort but we must not forget a fact that even hard stones are cut by a gentle stream over a period of time.
Amidst all this chaos and confusion, people often wonder if god is up there, then what is he doing to set things right? Some faithful ones look up to god as a formidable figure whose job is to punish humans for their misdeeds and hence, we are witnessing so much suffering. But should we fear god or love him? He is truth and he is love. Loving him is our natural birthright because as souls we are his children. He is merciful and benevolent. He will never wish his children to suffer, but we all are suffering today because we do not love him, we do not honour our eternal relationship with him and we have been even unjustifiably and ungratefully blaming god for all our misery. Yet he loves us unconditionally and guides us lovingly to purify ourselves and liberate ourselves from all suffering. But, when we say that god is incorporeal, without any bodily form, then why do we celebrate a festival like Shivratri as his birthday?
Shivratri means the ‘Night of Shiva’ which signifies the darkness of spiritual ignorance in Kaliyuga. Shiva is the incorporeal Supreme Soul who is the Father of all souls. He imparts the truth about soul, god and the creation and inspires humans to purify themselves by linking their heart and mind with him and by doing pure deeds. He does not live, eat, or indulge in sensual experiences like human souls do. He is the one who never comes in the bondage of actions and their fruits. The Supreme Soul is remembered in all faiths as Shiva, God, Allah, Jehovah, Ishwar and by many other names. He is praised as the almighty, omnipotent, omniscient being who can liberate human beings from the cycle of sin and suffering.
The best thing to realise is that humans can now experience god’s wisdom and blessings as never before because the time has come for him to guide the process of the transformation of the world from Kaliyuga to Satyuga. So what are you waiting for? Let’s join him and be a part of great transformation of old world into new world.
