It is said in Yoga Vasistha that the present moment is more powerful than the actions of the past, if we strive for it to be so... Strange when Guruji says that what happens in our lives is out of our hands and Vasistha says it is all a result of our Karma...Does Guruji mean that these life events are currently out of our hand but they are athe fruits of past life actions which of course we don't remember? or does he mean that events are a result of probability, but it is upto us what we do with them? Either way, being aware of the now and constantly engaging in it is the wisest thing to do..... in my experience...
Another wise thing I heard by Swami Nithyananda:
It cheered me up instantly:
He urged us to be like Kalabhairav who dances in exultant bliss even in the cremation ground, among all the dead bodies, the bones and skulls....meaning that despite our anger, lust, depression and every feeling, it is within our power to choose to rise above it and dance in joy, meaning to remain untouched by everything that happens around...and walk with strength and faith that we are strong within ourselves and the power to overcome any obstacle lies within us....Just like the blade of grass that dances in the storm...
Jai Guru Dev
