If the soul ( જીવ ) cannot be alert and mindful, effort is going to be halfhearted and imperfect. It may become inattentive and less vigilant, thus loosing its way and direction. At this stage the soul has not developed the inner strength to prevent this from happening. This kind of soul needs to do NAAM-SMARAN and pray to God for His grace and help, so that he can be free from his defects and it's deleterious effects in his life. At the same time he needs to make a sincere effort to be alert and mindful. This soul has no reason to loose courage, as it is making an effort with heartfelt sincerity and honesty. This soul may fall or rise repeatedly in life but in the process, experiences glimpses of true meaning of life. By the grace of God the soul learns to rise and stand tall, from these struggles of life and overcoming it by enormous effort. You should unequivocally know that only by making a sincere effort, can the dawn ( understanding ) of life will manifest.
We should avoid pettiness in our feelings, repeating the same thoughts, clinging and immersing ourselves in these kind of activities. The only thing that you need to cling and immerse is NAAM-SMARAN, keeping it's live awareness in the heart at all times.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan pokar ( જીવનપોકાર )
Edition 4; page 15 and 167
PUJYA SHREE MOTA
