Swami ji’s Sandesh… ” जो कुछ हमारे पास आज, अभी नहीं है – उस में भी ईश्वर की मर्ज़ी है …”

Swami ji said…

In the journey of life, every individual, encounters moments – during which he feels that he lacks something; there is something missing in his life; unfulfilled desires or unanswered prayers. In fact, we always feel that the very thing that we deem ‘essential’ – seems to be missing from our life.

It could be anything. To some, it might be a house in their name; to others, a promotion; and to someone else, finding a life partner. Whatever it is that we lack at any point in time- strangely that very thing seems very essential to us — and without it – we feel as though we are on a slippery slope. We are convinced in a strange way, that doom awaits us, unless this ‘need’ is fulfilled.

But, if, we introspect a little, we will realise that there is no phase in our life in which we ever feel fully fulfilled. The mind always notices something missing — and convinces us that this missing piece is critical – even non-negotiable. And yet — don’t we see the next day? Don’t the problems we anticipate due to our ‘insufficiencies’ rarely ever materialise before us? And even when they do – how is it that the unlikeliest of solutions appear?

Have we ever asked ourselves- How does this happen? Is it due to our own talents and skills only? Definitely not. In such situations, our actions have very little to do with the outcome. The way we are provided for — the way solutions arise — is nothing but the work of God. Yes, we certainly try. But, our ability to stay not just afloat, but even fulfilled – despite shortcomings, has less to do with us and more to do with the miracles of God.

How do people emerge from tragic circumstances? How do some achieve their goals against impossible odds? Yes, they put in effort — but even their strength and resilience is not enough. It is purely God’s will.

The gaps in our life should not make us feel morose or inadequate. They should remind us that we are not in control. We can only act. The fruits of those actions are not ours to command — they are His alone to give.

The spiritual seeker must remember that life’s difficulties are not meant to push him down — but to liberate him from the illusion of control. They are reminders to focus only on right action. There is no point clinging to what we have today, imagining it will be ours forever. It will be ours – only if God wills it to be that way.

Such a perspective brings clarity. We stop worrying and complaining that – ” हमारे पास यह चीज़ नहीं है… वो चीज़ नहीं है…” We realise how foolish we can be by pining for things that just don’t seem to come our way and stop obsessing over fulfilling only our needs. Instead, we begin to focus on what we must do today; do it to the best of our ability and leave the rest to Him. Every opportunity we receive, every person we meet, every idea we have — all are God-sent. They are His way of providing for us. Thus, we must act with sincerity and gratitude and do the best we can with what He has given us.