|| Shri Hari ||

Benediction from a Firm Resolve

There is a saying - "If one does not have to go to a particular village, why ask for the directions to go there?"  If we have a firm resolve, a firm determination, the fortitude that - "We will not do, as per our own wishes" then that act that we wish to do, cannot take place.  Just like when we firmly make up our mind, "I will not watch a movie at all or I will not take anything that is addictive, then, that firm resolve, that decisive "No" means "No!"  

From today on wards, I do not want to drink tea, then, there is no tea drinking thereafter at all. That desire is over.  From now on I will not lie, then why will there be lies that are spoken? Lies simply cannot come out of your mouth.  Similarly, with acquiring good qualities and conduct and renouncing bad qualities and conduct, if there is a firm resolve, the sentiments can develop very quickly and soon with virtually no effort it becomes part of your conduct. 

There is one very useful point, that we must firmly keep the resolves and promises we make to ourselves.  In other words, in all relations whatever decisions we arrive at, follow through with them.  By doing so your thoughts become concrete and the resolve is firm.  In the same way, if you say something, then endeavor to do that only.  We must make every effort to follow through after making an assertion.  Even if we have to die, we will follow through.  In small tasks if we attempt to develop a nature that remains firm and determinate, then our nature will improve.  When our nature improves, when best of thoughts come to mind, they will be supported.  This nurturing sentiments and the practice of follow through are very easy and very good.  

When people enter the armed forces, they have their names enlisted and they feel they are "Army" men. On having these sentiments their mind automatically is seeking ways to find out what an army man should do.  Having such quest, they are given the appropriate knowledge, which they absorb and retain within themselves.  

to be continued........ 

From book in hindi "Ek Saadhe, Sab Sadhe" by Swami Ramsukhdasji