Why do only gud ppl suffer??? ~ Jit

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Hi Cool JAT,

The question you've asked is very apt & timely. But no one knows the ANSWER. One can only guess. As we move on in life we experience all types of emotions: rejections, dejections, love, hate, happiness, sadness & what not. But these are basically different states of mind.

May be it is true that all bad people are having a ball of sorts, but No, it is not that. Having been a keen observer of human behaviour all my life I have found most of the answers in 'Bhagvad Gita', which I often go through as a 'Book on Life' and not as religious text. The Gita I have is the one that has been translated by Dr S Radhakrishnan. I tried to find an answer to your question.

Chapter VI, Verse 36: Yoga is hard to attain, I agree, by one who is not self-controlled; but by the self-controlled it is attainable by striving through proper means.

Chapter VI, Verse 39: for never does anyone who does good, dear friend, tread the path of woe.

There are additional foot notes.

1. When there is earth to lie upon, why trouble the bed?
2. When one's arm is readily available, why need pillows?
3. When there is the palm of one's hand, why seek plates & utensils.
4. When there is the atmosphere, the bark of trees etc - what need is there of silks?

Regards,

JS Malik
 
Dear fauji,
You are very right that Geeta by Radhakrishnan is the best Manual on life available to all of us. But it takes a few readings in order to grasp practical side of it. Unfortunately now a days every one is in such a hurry to accumulate material things but do not want to learn how to enjoy what you have. Geeta has answers to all life's questions. Any suffering in this question is I think meant at physical level or due to deprivation. It is like climbing uphill every step is difficult but determined people still keep up the fight with their dark side (yes all of us have good and bad in our nature. It is always a test to control the lower nature and lead life according to higher nature). Ultimate aim of our existence according to Geeta is freedom from cycle of birth and death but can not attain it while we are enslaved by Triguna. Goodness (Satva) is the highest of Guna and the progression is from Tamsi to Rajsi and then Satvik which may take few life times. What Jitu meant in his initial question is I think why do Satvik people suffer while those of Tamsi and Rajsi nature live happily. The brief answer from Geeta (sorry do not remember the chapter or verse just the gist of it) is that what is day to the world is night to enlightened ones and what is night to world is day to them. Here night means living in dark (i.e. sensual pleasures is the day to rest of the world but it is night to the enlightened ones). They know that nothing is permanent including their own body then why strive to attempt to quench never ending thirst for pleasure instead do the right thing without attachment to results. This process will seem painful to those enjoying the life of indulgence but to enlightened ones it is a teamporary condition which is bound to pass. It should not deter them from the path of spiritual progress. Hope I have not confused readers or given the impression of taking high moral ground. Intention was to contribute to this interesting thread.
 
Respected Jaggu Uncleji & Subha Uncleji,
Pranam!
Well, Im really greatful to u for sucha valuable input. thanx a ton.
Im wholeheartly agree with u & now after goin thro ur replies Im totally satisifed, now finally I got the answer.

No Doubt, Holy Geeta is Book of Life rather then Holy reading, I myself believe this is the most pragamatic Holy Reading which is guiding light of life!

Thanks u again!

Warm Regards,


Rock on
Jit
 
theek kaha mere dost. jamana badal gaya hai. only gud people suffers and that also before time. i know lot of gud people to whom god taken away from their love once. God had taken away my Chachu and my real sis.

I also know many bad people who are enjoing the life without trouble.

Its a good thought which came to ur mind.
I 110% aggree with you.
 
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