Fate And Free Will

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Swamiji, we often wonder – whatever is happening to us, is it fate or is it our choice?

(Swamiji laughs!) A very commonly asked question!

See understand: Your present moment is the totality of all your past decisions. Now you are here in this place. You decided to wake up early in the morning, take the proper route, come here, sit, and continue to sit, am I right?

Like this, all your past decisions form your present – like being here right now. Like this, your future is going to be a result of all your present decisions. Now, why do we think that it is fate? It is because we make our decisions unconsciously and don't expect some of the results that come our way. When unexpected or unfavorable results happen, we call it fate.

When we make conscious decisions, we will be aware of the side-effects and after-effects. When we are not aware of the side-effects and after-effects, we call it fate. Actually, Life is your pure choice. It is we who make the decisions, never somebody else for us.

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