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THREE TRUTHS – TRILLION DOUBTS
Gloominess and Dejection
A) Please note that gloominess is not good for spiritual life. As a matter of fact the feeling of dejection or gloominess etc., arise only when we think that we have a right to expect results for our actions or Karma. God is samavarthi and therefore whatever happens to our Karma is what is the best that can happen. Please do your duty and leave the rest to the Will of the Master.
Repentance if repeated again and again begets gloominess which is not good for spirituality. The past has to be treated as past only and we should never take it to the future after repentance and seeking forgiveness. Confidence in the Master will grant you the feeling of 'forgiveness'.
Dejection is not a sign of humility but it is an expression of extraordinary EGO veiled in the garb of humility.
Brooding
Brooding over things not in our hands does not help in spirituality. It is only a sign of unyielding.
It does not make any sense to bother about the past and spoil our state of mind. It is a common 237
