Questions & Answers - 21 - Gautam Sachdeva

Questions & Answers – 21

1. A couple of years back, I was doing an internship at a company. A job opportunity came in a different team at the same company, twice. I rejected it both times. I realised only later that I had made a mistake. Why did I not take those opportunities when they were active? Why were my thoughts muddled at the time? I did not get an answer to that.

2. I used to see a girl every now and then. I really liked her and wanted to propose to her. But I could not do it. As with the job, I did not take any action when there was an opportunity.

Why does this happen? Why does one fail to take action when there is a clear opportunity? When I searched for answers, everything, all the blogs, books, talks, led me to one thing and that is Karma. There is a beautiful quote by Ramana Maharshi: “Whatever is destined not to happen will not happen, try as you may. Whatever is destined to happen will happen, do what you may to prevent it. This is certain. The best course, therefore, is to remain silent.”

How does one interpret this quote in the context of the two scenarios? Will you help me understand why I missed acting on the opportunities? Is it because of my Prarabdha Karma?

I am not particularly bothered with the results of these two scenarios. My only question is, why did I fail to act when I knew these were the best opportunities. The regret of not acting lingers on in my mind.

I look forward to your reply in the hope that you will help me understand and guide me through this situation.

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