Message #46146

[Jitendra Hydonus]

“”Then, dear Master, why do you want me to wear an astrological bangle?”I ventured this question after a long silence; during which I had tried to assimilate Sri Yukteswar”s noble exposition, which contained thoughts very new to me.

“It is only when a traveller has reached his goal that he is justified in discarding his maps. During the journey, he takes advantage of any convenient shortcut. The ancient rishis discovered many ways to curtail the period of man’s exile in delusion. There are certain mechanical features in the law of karma that can be skilfully adjusted by the fingers of wisdom.”

“All human ills arise from some transgression of universal law. The scriptures point out that man must satisfy the laws of nature, while not discrediting the divine omnipotence. He should say: ”Lord, I trust in Thee, and know Thou canst help me, but I too will do my best to undo any wrong I have done.” By a number of means – by prayer, by will power, by yoga meditation, by consultation with saints, by use of astrological bangles – the adverse effects of past wrongs can be minimized or nullified.”

“Autobiography of a Yogi” (Chapter 16) by Paramahansa Yogananda