Our Ignorance Creates Miser y
reason, acknowledging the presence of an invisible power, he can live in peace and be happy. On the contrary, driven by his ego and arrogance, man determines an anticipated result due to his efforts. When the efforts do not produce the desired results, man is upset, irritated and airs up with anger. He is overcondent of his efforts, and refuses to accept the existence of a 4th Factor which inuences everything that happens. Thus, his expectations are not fullled and he becomes miserable.
Man is constantly performing actions. But what makes him miserable? While his actions and efforts continue, he has already determined what results he wants. He becomes so passionate about his desired result that he becomes attached to it. Every time the result is not as per his expectations, he becomes disappointed and defeated. It is his ignorance about the existence of the 4th Factor controlling all results that causes him to rst be attached to the desired result and second, be unwilling to accept what he did not expect.
Mohan owned a store and he bought a lot of merchandise for the festival season. He marketed his products and he was all set to achieve success. However, as the day of the festival came closer, a new store suddenly announced its opening and not surprisingly, it took away all his customers. Mohan was heartbroken. He shouted and screamed at his team and at himself, but to no avail. He had no control over the new competition that emerged. He