July 5, 1963
Swajan: I get disappointed when things do not go my way. Sometimes there is social conflict and there is bad feelings even among brother and sister. What kind of bhavna (attitude, emotions) we should ascertain at such times?
Swajan: I get disappointed when things do not go my way. Sometimes there is social conflict and there is bad feelings even among brother and sister. What kind of bhavna (attitude, emotions) we should ascertain at such times?
Pujya Shree Mota: In this world the events do not go according to our assumptions, the reason being different self interests in different people. For that reason, we should not get disappointed. We should make efforts to create harmony, at the same time we need to be careful not to be disappointed in the process. We need to maintain enthusiasm. If we are the ones who get totally disappointed when things do not go our way, we are the losers. Things, incidence or getting what we want, totally does not depend only on our efforts.
The good feelings amongst your brothers and sisters is unique considering the lives of other human beings in this society. In my mind it has great value. I have also observed that there is lots of hurt feelings and emotional pain experienced between them, from inconveniences and troubles. This is the weakness of human life. There are very few souls who can collect good elements experienced in life for the longest time and enjoy the fragrance of the such goodness. This life is for happiness and life has no meaning without happiness. We have met each other for happiness. If we understand this, we will not give any importance to such insignificant matters that may arise between us. Our lives are well lived with a purpose when we give importance to the happiness and get this joy and happiness from His inspiration.
Pujya Shree Mota
Aavi Male A Avasar (આવી મળે એ અવસર)
Edition 1: Pages 29 - 30.
