How to change your Karmic destiny

This is also true to our destiny made by our own Karma. Whatever Karma we had done earlier, we are reaping the results of that today. Whatever we do to-day. We will have to reap its fruit tomorrow. Whatever we have already done, that is done and cannot be changed. We cannot go back to the past to change them. But we can surely do something in the present so that the bitterness of the suffering is reduced. For example, if we suffer from a stomach ailment for consuming uncooked or burnt chapattis, we take medicines and cure ourselves. Similarly, if we are going through adversities because of our previous misdeeds, we can lessen our suffering by doing penance. This is known as cleansing of Karma. Our ancient seers have prescribed many methods of penance based on their personal experiences like worshipping, fasting, pilgrimage, donation, welfare works etc. There have been many changes in the society because of the changing time. There are many items required in a yagna which are not available today and even if available, their quality is not the same as before and so the effects of a yagna are also not the same as before. Many great seers have opined that every age has different religious rituals performed to bring in welfare of mankind. But in the present age i.e. Kalyug, prayers and devotional songs are sufficient to open up the path to well-being. A lot of importance has been given to donation and welfare for others in the present age which can redeem us from adversities and make way for coming out of the cycle of sorrow.

We have to reap the fruits of our Karma, there is no way out of it. But there are some ways by which we can reduce the bitterness of fruits of our previous misdeeds. I stress upon the worship of Shri Shani Dev who is the dispenser of all the fruits of Karma because it is very simple to worship him. He can be easily satisfied by an offering of oil, gram, sesame, foggery etc. It is very easy to make him happy by helping the neglected and the homeless people. It is very easy to do so in the presently changing world. Hence, I prescribe three methods to those who want to undertake cleansing of Karma and do penance for their previous misdeeds.

Shani Worship, Welfare Work & Meditation

The first method to cleanse Karma is to worship Shri Shani Dev who is the planetary manifestation of the dispensed of the fruits of Karma on behalf of the great God. One can cleanse one’s misdeeds of the previous births by worshipping and adversities received as a result of one’s own misdeeds.

The second method to cleanse Karma is to take up welfare work for others. Charity begins at home – that is the best. If we look after our parents and old folks, then the penance for our misdeeds is easily achieved. Caring for parents nullify big sins or previous births and their blessings help to get rid of all kinds of obstacles in life. Hence, one should never try to hurt one’s parents through words, thoughts or actions. Otherwise their hurt will nullify even the fruits of great virtues of previous births.

Fulfilling your responsibilities is the second step if welfare works. Many of the effects of previous misdeeds get nullified by treating your life-partner conscientiously. If at all there are any shortfalls in life, mutual co-operation with the life-partner spreads such a fragrance that all stink of the adversities disappear. Along with this one should not ignore the welfare of the dependent children or other relatives whose responsibility one has taken up. Cleansing becomes easier by helping the neglected and the homeless lot of the society. Caring for birds and animals also leads to cleansing of misdeeds. We also owe some responsibility to the country and the society that we live in. it is our duty to fulfill that responsibility. Those who are ready to sacrifice everything to fulfill their duty, they can easily cleanse their past misdeeds. That is why I remind the devotees at Shanidhaam that they should be sincere to charity work and service to others. Whether it is service to parents, conscientious behavior with the life-partner, discharging responsibility towards the dependents or it is service to the nation, one should do it with full intention and sincerity so that one gets the desired fruit and happiness. Such services cleanse past misdeeds and help to receive positive results and fulfill all desires of man.