Guest guest Posted February 23, 2000 Report Share Posted February 23, 2000 Yogananda: Why does God permit suffering in the world? Should He not with His omnipotence do away with it at one stroke and ordain the universal realisation of God? Maharshi: Suffering is the way for Realisation of God. Yogananda: Should He not ordain it differently? Maharshi: It is the way. Yogananda: Are Yoga, religion, etc., antidotes to suffering? Maharshi: Who suffers? What is suffering? No answer! Finally the Yogi rose up, prayed for Sri Bhagavan's blessings for his own work and expressed great regret for his hasty return. He looked very sincere and devoted and even emotional. (From Talks; no.107, 29th November 1935) The arising of suffering gives impetus to the desire for happiness. This in turn brings about the successful quest of the Self. Suffering is due to the false notion ' !-am-the-body.' Jnanam (knowledge of the Self) is getting rid of this idea. Miles --------- There is neither creation nor destruction, neither destiny nor free-will, Neither path nor achievement; this is the final truth. --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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