Despite unrighteous people prospering these days, Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj ji explains why should one continue to do good
It is a sign of the times that people are taking a keen interest in spiritual matters these days. They are asking questions about the soul, god, karma and values. Seeing the suffering and moral degradation in the world they often wonder as to why there is so much negativity in and around us despite the surge in spiritual awareness in recent times. Many people say that unrighteous people are prospering these days, so why should one do good as per the law of karma? We all know that good begets good and bad always begets bad and the law of karma is infallible. However, due to the dominance of negative forces in the world, the effect of the positive gets clouded but just as the sun keeps shining behind a thick veil of clouds and comes out when the clouds pass, the good deeds can never go unrewarded even though it may take some time.
It is said that when evil goes to the extreme, it comes to an end and paves the way for a new beginning. Another common question that follows from the above is why do good people suffer from painful and deadly diseases like cancer? Well, we must understand that we are living at the end of the Iron Age (Kaliyuga) when the old karmic accounts of all souls are being settled before they can become pure, get liberated and enjoy complete happiness in the new world. So, we are in a period of transition now when the new world is being established but a lot of suffering is also visible as the old world is moving towards its end. Good people are also settling their old accounts but they do not suffer so much pain as they have the blessings earned by their good deeds as well as the protection of God.
In a world that is rife with violence, crime, fear and insecurity, the use of force and violent means are seen as the best way to ensure safety and security. But is it right to use violence to get justice or to succeed in a good cause, people ask? We all know that violence begets more violence. The rise in terrorism is proof that terror cannot be contained by arms. It is the law of karma that if we use hatred or violence for any end, it will rebound and reflect in our lives in one way or another. A good cause is good only if it is achieved through good means and noble values. In a practical sense, this may sound to be impossible. But as we said earlier, as much as possible one should try to find the root cause of any problem and try to solve it with compassion, forgiveness, wisdom and patience. So, to win over violence we need to make peace, tolerance, respect and compassion are our strong weapons. It does take time and effort but we must not forget a fact that even hard stones are cut by a gentle stream over some time.
Amidst all this chaos and confusion people often wonder if God is up there, then what is He doing to set things right? Some faithful ones look up to God as an awesome, formidable figure whose job is to punish humans for their misdeeds and hence we are witnessing so much suffering. But should we fear God or love Him? Why fear God? He is truth and He is love. Loving Him is our birthright because, as souls, we are His children. He is merciful and benevolent. He will never wish suffering for His children, but we all are suffering today because we do not love Him, we do not honour our eternal relationship with Him and we have been even ungratefully blaming God for all our misery. Yet He loves us unconditionally and guides us lovingly to purify ourselves and liberate ourselves from all suffering. But, when we say that God is incorporeal, without any bodily form, then why do we celebrate a festival like Shivratri as His birthday?
Shivratri means the Night of Shiva which signifies the darkness of spiritual ignorance in Kaliyuga. Shiva is the incorporeal supreme soul who is the father of all souls. He imparts the truth about the soul, God and the creation and inspires humans to purify themselves by linking their hearts and mind with Him and by doing pure deeds. He does not live, eat, or indulge in sensual experiences as human souls do. He is the one who never comes in the bondage of actions and their fruits. The supreme soul is remembered in all faiths as Shiva, God, Allah, Jehovah, Ishwar and by many other names. He is praised as the Almighty, omnipotent, omniscient being who can liberate human beings from the cycle of sin and suffering. The best thing to realise is that humans can now experience God’s wisdom and blessings as never before because the time has come for Him to guide the process of the transformation of the world from Kaliyug to Satyug. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s join Him and be a part of the great transformation of the old world into the new.
