The Three-Finger Solution for Life
The Three-Finger Solution for Life
Question: Sometimes our actions go wrong. Our good works done to others with good intentions are often misunderstood by people. Every deed appears as useless, and difficult. One must face even infamy. Under these circumstances, how should one behave?
- Ms. Kavita, Oklahoma, USA.
Answer: Do you know what a successful person does in a time of crisis?
Here is an example. Sometimes the computers do not perform consistently, and hence the system hangs up. To set things right, we need to restart the system by giving the three-finger salute, i.e., by pressing the Control-Alt-Delete buttons together.
Similarly, sometimes, everything in our lives may go awry, and be surrounded by problems, negativity, dejection, and so on. On such instances, one must adhere to these:
Control yourself,
Hold on Surrender to the Almighty,
Delete all the negativities
And thus Restart life.
Control yourself:
Stay calm, have faith, and surrender to God. Believe that all that happens is for the good and the better. Restrain your ego. Never react impulsively; often unconscious reactions are the root cause of many issues.
Hold on to the Almighty:
While encountering problems, never pay attention to them, instead, channelise all your energy towards God and pray. May all your problems be answered!
Delete all the Negativities:
Never take criticism to your heart. Don't subject yourself to stress and agony by giving undue attention to others’ views and perceptions. Delete immediately all the negative thoughts that surround you.
In a chaotic situation, if a person can bring into practice the above three things in their day-to-day lives, they may reclaim themselves, which is the true essence of a happy and meaningful life.
Swami Vimurtananda
23 November, 2022
Ramakrishna Math, Thanjavur