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Divine will and karma
The distinction between Divine will and karmic destiny is essential. Bad thoughts and actions arise from denying or misunderstanding Divine will, not from the Divine itself. A story illustrates this: a disciple, believing God is in everyone, did not flee a mad elephant, thinking it contained God and would not harm him. He was injured. His master corrected him, noting he failed to see God also in the people warning him to flee. This shows ignorance leads to poor action. It is easy to claim "I am not the doer," but we often forget this principle when we desire something. We must use our discrimination. Do not assume all you do is Divine will; it may be your destiny, which is the reaction of your past karmas. That is the will of your karmas, not Divine will.
"Bad deeds and bad thoughts come from negating the will of God."
"Do not think that now whatever you will do is Divine will. It may be your destiny, and destiny is the reaction of your karmas."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4
