After narrating this background, Vasista started answering Rama’s enquiry about fate.
Vasista said
O Rama, fate is an illusion. What people call fate is nothing but the fruits of past actions. But you should realise that the present action and its fruit is more powerful than the action of the past. The wise realises this and overcomes the burden of the past by dwelling in the present.
The kingdom of peace and bliss is guarded by 4 gatekeepers. You need to be good friends with them to gain entry through the gates. If you cannot become friends with all, start with one and he will bring you to others. These 4 gate keepers are
1. Self effort- anything and everything in this life is achieved by self effort. All the wise have attained wisdom through self effort. Viswamitra and myself have become brahmarishis by self effort. Even though some people are born with exceptional talent and intuition, if they do not apply self effort, their greatness will not shine forth. Self effort supersedes everything and has the power to change the so called destiny. Even for you to attain a master, or the grace to flow in your life, self effort is necessary
2. Self enquiry – constant enquiry about the origin of life, origin of ur existence, purpose of your life
3. Contentment – is being happy with what is available and not being unhappy with that u aspire but is not available
4. Satsanga – the company of the wise is a great catalyst. It hastens many of the above processes and makes u complete very soon. Just like a log catches fire and burns brightly when it comes in contact with a burning fire, so too does a seeker shine in the company of the wise.
O Rama, practice these four qualities and you shall soon attain peace and bliss
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