Be Fair to God 2

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These arguments are very convincing in visible cause and effect cases. However, quite often we suffer in life for no evident cause. It is in such cases that we question the fairness of God. To understand this we have to believe in the theory of rebirth and the continuance of the account of Karmas. That is why so many times we suffer for no obvious reasons. The fact is that the cause of suffering is always there, though we may not know it.

However, nature or God is not so cruel so as to leave a suffering person without any hope or remedy. Nature does not make anyone suffer more than his entitlement or capacity to suffer. Even in suffering, there is always a silver lining. When suffering comes, it does not come alone.  It comes with wisdom and the strength to face it. In fact, suffering and wisdom are the two sides of the same coin.  If so, is this not the kindness of nature? Moreover, no one suffers more than what he deserves.  It is like undergoing a term of imprisonment as prescribed in law. The convict is released the day his sentence is over and he no longer remains a convict.

Thus whatever happens to a man is due to his own doings. God or nature does not interfere in this but only ensures that the laws of nature are followed and it does so with a kind heart and may be at times with a heavy heart. We have full freedom of action.  No one compels us to do bad Karmas.  Good Karmas bring good things in life while the bad bring bad things. This law of Karma is applicable equally to individuals, societies, and nations. If we collectively do bad things, we are also bound to suffer collectively.

The reward or punishment for our Karmas may come to us in various forms there being no fixed pattern. Goodness may be returned by nature in the form of good health, good temperament, a good job, promotion, recovery from the disease, a good wife or husband, good children, etc.  Similarly, the bad deeds may punish in the form of physical disability, disease, poverty or other bad events. In fact, the ‘Law of Karma’ is the law of effort and destiny. Actions of yesterday constitute the destiny of today and actions of today the destiny of tomorrow. After we are rewarded or punished for an action of ours, its effect is nullified. Some actions produce immediate effect while some are stored for future. These are called ‘Sanchit Karmas’. Their effect can only be lessened by our present Karmas and that is why some people are able to undergo suffering happily as they know that their Sanchit Karmas are being nullified and that they can look forward to a brighter period in life.Fate, destiny, luck etc., are nothing but the effects of ‘Sanchit Karmas’. They determine the major incidents of our lives, like place of birth, parentage, wealth, children, wife, job, etc. We enjoy the fruits of our good Karmas till they are exhausted and unless we store more good Karmas, we cannot enjoy them indefinitely. This explains the bad events of life and if we can understand their background, we shall never question the fairness of God. In fact, questioning that will amount to being unfair to God. And if we want God to be fair to us, should we also not be fair to Him?

   Defeat is a school in which truth always grows strong.
   The tide always comes back. Don’t ever accept defeat.
   YOU must learn to accept defeat without being defeated.
   Good and bad luck are synonymous in a great majority, for instance, for good and bad judgement.
   I am a great believer in luck. The harder I work the more of it I seem to have.
   The ratio between hard work and luck is 70 : 30. 

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