Friday, 03 April 2026
(Vaisakha Krishna Prathama, Tuesday)
(Further from the previous blog)
NECESSARY, UNNECESSARY &
BAD SANKALPAS
(1) Renunciation of bad and unnecessary sankalpas
(resolutions or intentions) is the first way to purify the chitta (the collective state of past memories).
(a) The sankalpas which cause harm to someone are bad.
(b) Sankalpas which are not related to the present, or the seeker does not have the ability or power to accomplish them, or even if power and ability are present, the fulfilment is not necessary or not possible; all such sankalpas are unnecessary in nature.
When we let go of these harmful and unnecessary sankalpas, the beneficial and necessary sankalpas will naturally arise and be fulfilled. This is the law of nature.
(2) When necessary and good sankalpas (resolutions or intentions) are fulfilled, do not rejoice or take pleasure in the sense of fulfilment. Instead, feel the unconditional grace of God, and continuously reaffirm love and faith in Him. This is the second way to purify chitta.
(a) Necessary sankalpas are those that influence the tendencies of the seekers in the natural course. Their fulfilment is related to the present moment, such as the need for food and other bodily activities. These sankalpas should be performed according to one’s abilities and based on the inclination to act or refrain from action at that particular moment.
(b) Good sankalpas are those which are for the happiness and well-being of others.
- (Rest in the next blog) From the book “The Grace of a Great Sage”
(Page No. 4-5)