Non-existance of Freewill

[Jaldhar H. Vyas]

On Mon, 12 May 1997, VP Nandakumar wrote:

>         Or is this concept of the non-existence of free will, by which we
> attribute all thoughts and actions to the Lord or Brahman or Ishvara, a way to
> dilute the importance of the individual and thereby a move with the ultimate
> motive of ridding self of ego and pride???
>

This would be a well-intentioned plan but with the potential for turning
sour. (Look at the crimes which are sometimes committed in the name of
God.)  It would be a better idea I think to offer your actions as a gift
to Bhagavan.  This would encourage humility without denying responsibility.

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