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KARMA AND FREEDOM
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I replied: “Look here, Mr. Dowlatram! Man is gaining new experiences and new knowledge everyday Mind is evolving every second. There is every possibility for him to change his desires, thoughts and actions Suppose there is a thief and he does pilfering He removes the things of other people without their knowledge and it put into jail. People hate him. He gains many experiences. He always feels he is very miserable He now decides to give up pilfering. He changes his desires. He now wants to lead an honest life His old Samskaras, his old thoughts try to resist and recur again and again. But through resolute efforts he can change his thoughts, desires and actions and can become a very good charitable man and attain perfection, freedom and immortality."
Gleanings 1. Mark the words of the Yoga Vasishtha in this connection:
“There is nothing like destiny other than the effect of our previous efforts (11-6-4). Our previous efforts are called our destiny (II-6-36). Our achievements are determined by our efforts. Our effort is therefore our destiny (II-6-2). Our previous and present efforts, in case they are in contrary directions, are the two rams fighting against each other. The more
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