![]() ![]() Whether or not a war is righteous is judged by God. Those who are compelled to fight a righteous war against evil will win. Any wagers of aggressive war, as was Hitler, will lose. Some human perpetrators of evil are similarly unresponsive to reason. You cannot preach nonviolence and cooperation to a wild tiger, for he will destroy you even before you can expound your philosophy. To prevent the spread of evil, sometimes righteous war is even necessary. By spiritual principles I do not refer to doctrines of specific religions - which may also be divisive - but to dharma or universal principles of righteousness applicable to the well-being of all humanity. Political power without spiritual principles is dangerous. All worthwhile goals and ennobling ideals should be introduced to the world by spiritual example and good methods, not by brute force and war. I believe in the brotherhood of man created by mutual love and understanding and cooperation. This foments jealousies and social, economic, and political troubles. But this progress also creates a greater gap between the achievers and nonachievers. In keeping with the influence of Dwapara Yuga, technology is rapidly moving the general populace to higher levels of achievement. But as the world is moving upward through the Dwapara Yuga, the electrical or atomic age, there is greater potential not only for good, but also for destruction through the misuse of technology by those who are greedy and desire power. The conflict between good and evil has been going on since the dawn of history. The forces of evil will cause their own destruction, thus assuring survival of the righteous nations. The present world crisis is due to the upward climb of Dwapara Yuga in order for the world to become better, evil must be expunged. What Is the Spiritual Approach to the Present World Situation? Remember this: brute force is never the final victor. Out of the fires of this war a greater world will come. The immediate outcome and what will come to pass thereafter will be according to His judgment, according to the karma that each nation and each individual within that nation has earned. During the war His judgment may not be understood but in time we will see that His hand was in this conflict. And that is known only after each act in the world drama is over. We must learn to depend more on the judgment of the Lord. ![]() ![]() And what will be Thy decree, that is my desire.” This thought took away my concern even for India, for I know God will protect her. Thou art the judge of mankind and nations. But I received great comfort when I prayed: “Lord, I am not the one to judge. And He tells me how His virtue is winning, and ever shall win. And then, through the inner direction of God, trust those who manifest His light. My love, my devotion I lay at His feet of Eternity. I have given my heart into the shelter of the Lord. Where shall we look for a sense of direction? Not to the prejudices roused within us by our habits and the environmental influences of our families, our country, or the world but to the guiding voice of Truth within.Įvery moment I am thinking only of God. The world will go on like this in its ups and downs. And He is your Polestar on the dark seas of mortal existence. He is your Moon in the night of ignorance. Make Him your Searchlight when you move along a shadowy pathway in life. In Times of Darkness, Hold to the Loving Guidance of God ![]()
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