May 27, 2013
Bangalore, India
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Dear Gurudev, astrologically I am under the influence of
Rahu-Shani planetary combination. This has made me frustrated, angry, and
irritable most of the time. I am going away from the spiritual path and
creating trouble for others around me. Please help.
Sri Sri: At least you have this knowledge. If you have understood this
much, then you know that all these negative emotions are just a passing phase.
You know this is because of some planetary combination. This is where astrology
comes to your help in a big way. Suppose you didn’t know that it is because of
these planetary combinations, what would happen to you? You would brand the
whole world as negative. You will think you are negative and you will feel
dejected forever, isn’t it so?
That
is why Jyotish (astrology) is called the Eye of Wisdom.
It makes you see beyond your immediate situation, and know that it is only for
a short time, and it is going to change. You gain some unknown inner strength
from this. And you will not start blaming yourself or people around you.
It is always better to blame the planets because they are so far away. You
can’t do anything about them. They move at their own pace, you can’t hasten
their movement.
Whenever things go wrong, the natural tendency is to blame yourself or blame
others. In either case you are at a loss. But when you put the blame on the
planets you are free from blaming others and blaming yourself. So a certain
degree of sanity comes into your life. This is one advantage of it.
You
should know there is always a remedy for this. What is it? Adoring the
Divine. On top of all the planets is Lord Shiva or the Shiva
Tattva. So by chanting Om Namah Shivaya, you will sail through all
this.
I
tell you, in any of these unfavourable situations there is always an advantage,
i.e., turning more inward and becoming more spiritual. In favourable situations
your mind is outward, so at least in unfavourable situations you can turn your
mind inward and utilize this time for prayer and meditation.
All
of these, Rahu Bhukti, Shani Bhukti, Ketu Bhukti, etc., are
all very good for spiritual growth. The main purpose ofShani (one
of the nine cosmic influencers in Hindu astrology) is to make you more
spiritual. And how does he do it? When you are clinging on to the outer, he
brings problem there to bring you inward.
If you are already inward, he does not have anything much to do. His job is
done so there will not be any problem also. Even if problems are there they
would be minimum, they will just come and go. So every situation can be used
for one’s benefit.
Gurudev, we have some rapid fire questions.
Sri Sri: Go ahead!
Wisdom?
Essential in life
Relationships?
Difficult to keep it harmonious. But you should try nevertheless
Fans?
Sometimes blow hot and sometimes blow cold
Magic?
Always there in life, especially in The Art of Living
SMS?
Keep it short and smart
Sanskrit?
Mother of all languages. Bright ones take to it.
Environment?
Needs protection
Money?
Only a means, not an end in itself
Shakti
Drops?
Everyone should have it
Prayers?
When it is sincere, will be answered
Karma?
Part of life. And to keep it good, brings happiness
Bhanu
Didi?
Favourite to everybody
Your
Secretaries?
Very hardworking. It is a big challenge
Satisfaction?
Satisfaction comes from service
Blessings?
You have in abundance
Bangalore
Ashram?
Heaven on Earth
Technology?
Meant to bring comfort
Ayurveda?
Medicine of the next century, and medicine of the past.
Toys?
Remember you are one in the hands of the Divine.
From being a toy of your emotions, moves on to being a toy of the Divine
Patriotism?
We need to kindle this now. It is high time. India needs it.
Yoga?
That makes you intelligent, and the intelligent one goes for it.
Ego?
If you find it, keep it. Don’t try to get rid of it
Love?
Your very nature.
Shiva?
All that is, that will be, and that was.
Shopping?
Don’t bring it in the spiritual field, at least.
Humility?
Behaviour of the matured person.
Consciousness?
Beauty, Truth and Knowledge.
Art
of Living?
The way, the goal
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