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through devotion, the way of 'bhakti', which implies that God is accessible and knowable, in personal terms. A practice of some Hindus is to pray to ask for support in facing problems, believing that their suffering will be relieved and support will be provided.
XII.11 When Religion Becomes a Hindrance
Although religion can be a positive resource for some, there are times when religious coping can be ineffective. For Hindus, a first potential challenge may be the feeling of passivity or fatalism that may arise because of karma. A patient can feel hopeless or unable to change things because he feels that things are fixed by karma. Hindu traditions counter this by saying that a person can start in the present moment and go forward, living his life in a positive way by following dharma. If a patient currently experiences pain, change can occur by attending to present appropriate action.
XII.12 Acceptance is Not Inaction
Acceptance can be misunderstood as passivity. Hindu traditions do advise a focus on appropriate action, rather than outcome, but this doesn't mean inaction. People with pain can be encouraged to actively manage their pain and continue to seek improvement, but become detached from the outcome of these efforts. However, the process of trying is important, rather than a focus on a final goal of being detached. Patience with oneself is
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