” ‘Anyaya’ karna aur ‘anyaya’ sehna, dono hi paap hai…”

Swamiji says …

” ‘ Certain individuals who have the knack of doing wrong; of being unjust and unfair, have always been looked upon with submissive, jaw-dropping awe, by those, who, unfortunately, are the meek, hapless, innocent victims of their vile temper and evil designs. Strangely, ‘Anyaya karte huey aise insaan…’ not only wear power-wielding traits with great ease and comfort, but are also backed by the powerful position, status and influence that they enjoy in society… ‘Aur iss liye jin par woh anyaya kartey hain, woh chup chap anyaya sehte rehtey hain ! Woh apni pareshani mein yeh bhool jatey hain ki ‘anyaya’ seh kar woh bahut badi galti kar rahey hain !’ as it encourages ‘anyaya karne walon ko ‘ to start believing that, since, there is no one to question or stop them, they can get away with anything.”

” ‘Anyaya karne wala insaan…’ tends to entertain false notions of his ‘greatness’  and ‘superiority’ over others. He revels in abusing the control that he holds over people! But, then, who has given him the right to scar a person forever with his acidic words or kill a person’s soul by torturing him emotionally or physically? Who has given him the authority to hold the happiness of other people to ransom, and, at his will, douse their laughter abruptly with his obnoxious and temperamental attitude ! Isn’t it we ourselves? ‘Jis insaan ke saath anyaya ho raha hai, woh chup kyun baitha hai? Woh uss sey puchta kyun nahi hai ki uska kasoor kya hai?’ “

“Why does the victimised, harassed, tortured person behave in such a subjugated, docile, servile manner? Why doesn’t he question the aggressor? Is it because he is terrified of the other person’s might or does his personal fear overshadow the moral courage and strength needed to counter the perpetrator’s devious doings? He feels that it is best for him to remain quiet; to adopt a silent stance; and, thus mute he becomes! “

“The marked absence of a volatile response or angry reaction from the victim, serves as a catalyst, in igniting the arbitrator’s delusions of grandeur further, and adds fuel to his vindictive and merciless streak. ‘Anyaya sehne wala’ fails to understand that his silence by choice; his unwillingness to get embroiled in heated, inconclusive arguments could  be misconstrued as a sign of weakness and submissiveness, by the offender, who seems to be oblivious to the fact that … ‘Joh paap woh karne jaa raha hai , uska phal ussey zaroor bhogna padega !’ He will have to face the consequences of his every word, action and thought one day!’ It is our ‘karma’ and ‘dharma’ to check the person right there and then! Stop the tirade of his abusive and abrasive words. Refuse to accept his violence. Make him powerless! ‘Woh insaan toh paap kar hi raha hai! Tum uss sey bhi bada paap karne jaa rahe ho, uske anyaya ko seh kar!” 

“Most of us have been taught to maintain a stoic silence in the most provoking situations; but, can we quieten the surging emotions that rise within us, questioning the gross injustice that has been meted out to us for no fault of ours? And, these thoughts do weigh heavy on our heart ! Can any burden be heavier to bear than a heart filled with sorrow, frustration and despair? No person should be given the power to disturb, in any way, the harmony that should co-exist between our heart, mind and body. The inner peace that enables us to feel the presence of God within us; shows us the path to attain liberation, one day, cannot be disturbed by the barbs hurled at us by nondescript people!”