Swajan : Mota, Whenever we get ready to incorporate sadh bhava (goodness, સદ્ભાવ) in our lives, difficulties get worse. Also there are more reactions. It feels as if we are constantly doing penance.
Pujya Shree Mota : It is not possible to truly shape our lives without letting the feelings of action and reaction pass by with equanimity and facing difficulties. It requirs penance. Ones who want to keep goodness or understand its importance in life or has decided to have it as their path are presented with more difficulties. This is the ultimate grace of God. We get this kind of circumstances to understand and train the mind or to have concrete evidence to evaluate the status of our minds. The true measure of our understanding the mind by the mind is to see and evaluate the reactions and counter reactions that spring up within us when confronted with given circumstances. We should develop and maintain the bhavana (spirit) of penance even if there is obvious injustice. It is of no use to bear this without willingness. For this reason bear whatever needs to with love and zeal. Never let go goodness. It is the true ornament of our lives.
Pujya Shree Mota
Sant Hradaya
Edition 3; Pages 53 - 54.
