Post by sarmasastrigal on Aug 20, 2012 16:12:05 GMT 5.5
On Conquering Fear
(taken from the FAQ section fropm the book ('THE GREAT HINDU TRADITION')
Qn. I realise fear plays havoc in one's life. How does one overcome fear ?
Ans. Yes, the main enemy of man is fear.
We face many difficulties in life, a problem, an obstacle, or a disease. We can get over them either by seeking help from others, or through a palliative, or by taking medicine. Some difficulties even disappear on their own.
But fearing a problem and its consequences aggrevates the situation and sometimes blocks a solution. For instance if bodily ailment is compounded with mental anguish caused by fear of "what will happen", the malady may worsen beyond cure.
How do we present fear for overtaking the mind?: Come what may, with God's eternal Grace we will get over it; If this resolution is firmly anchored in our mind, there is no room for fear and we can manage any situation. A certain stoicism and belief in praraabda karma also helps us get rid of fear. “I’ m suffering the ill effects of my actions of earlier births. Let me invoke the Almighty’s name, do my karmas and put up with these hardships and the best of my arbitrary†- This can be a great approach to overcome fear.
The problems we face pale into insignificance before the difficulties that great souls like Sri Rama, Harischandra, Bhakta Ramdas or the Pandavas faced. Even in the recent past, Mahatmas like Sri Ramakrishna, Ramana Maharshi, Guruji Golwalkar, Kanchi Peetadhipathi Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal and numerous great men have suffered.
In a way we have to welcome the problems and consequent suffering as a means to expiate for the deeds done during our past karma. It is not good to break down under adversity.
(taken from the FAQ section fropm the book ('THE GREAT HINDU TRADITION')
Qn. I realise fear plays havoc in one's life. How does one overcome fear ?
Ans. Yes, the main enemy of man is fear.
We face many difficulties in life, a problem, an obstacle, or a disease. We can get over them either by seeking help from others, or through a palliative, or by taking medicine. Some difficulties even disappear on their own.
But fearing a problem and its consequences aggrevates the situation and sometimes blocks a solution. For instance if bodily ailment is compounded with mental anguish caused by fear of "what will happen", the malady may worsen beyond cure.
How do we present fear for overtaking the mind?: Come what may, with God's eternal Grace we will get over it; If this resolution is firmly anchored in our mind, there is no room for fear and we can manage any situation. A certain stoicism and belief in praraabda karma also helps us get rid of fear. “I’ m suffering the ill effects of my actions of earlier births. Let me invoke the Almighty’s name, do my karmas and put up with these hardships and the best of my arbitrary†- This can be a great approach to overcome fear.
The problems we face pale into insignificance before the difficulties that great souls like Sri Rama, Harischandra, Bhakta Ramdas or the Pandavas faced. Even in the recent past, Mahatmas like Sri Ramakrishna, Ramana Maharshi, Guruji Golwalkar, Kanchi Peetadhipathi Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal and numerous great men have suffered.
In a way we have to welcome the problems and consequent suffering as a means to expiate for the deeds done during our past karma. It is not good to break down under adversity.