What does the Bhagvad Gita mean when it says:-
[[Even if the vilest sinners worship me with exclusive
devotion, they are to be considered righteous, for they have made the proper
resolve.]] BG 9:30
1] “No matter how far you go in the
wrong direction, there's always a chance to turn your life around”
2] “Accept your past without regret,
handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear.”
3] “No matter whom you are and what
happens in your life, you still have the chance to turn your life around and be
great.”
4] “Don't regret the past, just
learn from it.”
5] “Don't cry over the past, it's
gone. Don't stress about the future, it hasn't arrived. Live in the present and
make it count.”
6] “Expect nothing and accept
everything and you will never be disappointed.”
OK so these are wonderful words
of encouragement. Why do I need the Bhagvad Gita to tell me this?
We all know that it’s not too late to make the change in
your lives eg from doing something bad to good.
But often we look to other people to provide us with
reassurance, support, motivation, encouragement etc; eg from elders, parents,
friends, teachers or in this case Krishna (God).
You may not want to rely on other people –then so be it.
Don’t worry Be happy –easy said then done.
So some simple words of comfort or advice or support is
probably just whats needed to boost our self-esteem, confidence to help us
along the right path.
If God says it is possible to start afresh –then it is.
What has happened has happened.
There is no use crying over spilt milk.
Everyone makes a mistake.
Dont worry about the consequences of your past ill actions.
What matters now is how you can make the change; be the
change.
To me this sloka from Lord Shree Krishna is such a blessing.
The end result is
[[Quickly they become virtuous, and attain lasting peace. O
son of Kunti, declare it boldly that no devotee of mine is ever lost.]] BG 9:32
Seeking forgiveness from those whom you have done wrong may
be very difficult. So Krishna says “Leave it to Me”.
By your devotion to God, it is easy to be forgiven from
others.