How to conquer destiny? : Sri Ramana Maharishi

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25/08/2019

How to conquer destiny?

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A well-to-do lady told Ramana Maharshi, ‘I am blessed with everything that a human being would like to have’.

 Her voice choked. Controlling herself she continued slowly, ‘I have all that I want, a human being may want… but… but… I do not have peace of mind.

Something prevents it. Probably my destiny’.

There was silence for a while. Then he spoke in his usual sweet manner: ‘All right, you have said what you wished to say.

Well, what is destiny? There is no destiny. Surrender, and all will be well. Throw all responsibility on God and do not bear the burden yourself.

What can destiny do to you then?’

D: Surrender is impossible.

M: Yes, complete surrender is impossible. Partial surrender is certainly possible for all. In course of time that will lead to complete surrender. Well, if surrender is impossible what can be done? There is no peace of mind. You are helpless to bring it about. It can be done only by surrender.

D: Partial surrender – well, can it undo destiny?

M: Oh yes, it can.

D: Is not destiny due to past karma?

B: If one is surrendered to God, God will look to it.
D: That being God’s dispensation, how does God undo it?


Sri Bhagavan descending the Hill

B: All are in Him only.

Note : D - Devotee, M - Maharishi, B - Bhagawan (Maharishi)

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