Suffering and Its Causes: A Spiritual Perspective

Suffering is an undeniable reality of human existence. People experience various forms of distress, whether physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. According to the teachings of Gyan Ganga and Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, suffering is not random but has specific causes rooted in ignorance, karma, and the cycle of birth and death. Understanding these causes can help one break free from the endless cycle of pain and move toward ultimate liberation.

Causes of Suffering

1. Ignorance of True Spiritual Knowledge

One of the fundamental reasons for suffering is the lack of true spiritual knowledge (Tatvagyan). People remain entangled in misleading religious practices, idol worship, and rituals that do not align with the teachings of the scriptures. This ignorance keeps them bound to the cycle of suffering.

2. The Cycle of Karma

Every action, whether good or bad, leads to consequences. The Bhagavad Gita (4:17) explains that even seemingly righteous deeds can entangle souls in the bondage of karma. Accumulated past deeds result in present suffering, and without the guidance of a true Guru, one continues to accumulate karmic debts.

3. The Bondage of Kaal (Satan)

According to Gyan Ganga, the material world is under the control of Kaal (Satan), who traps souls in a cycle of birth and death. Kaal inflicts suffering to keep souls engaged in worldly desires and distractions, preventing them from seeking true liberation.

4. Attachment and Desires

Human beings suffer because they are deeply attached to material possessions, relationships, and worldly ambitions. The Bhagavad Gita (2:62-63) states that unfulfilled desires lead to anger, delusion, and ultimately destruction. This attachment causes emotional and psychological distress.

5. Worship of Incomplete Gods

Many people unknowingly worship deities who are part of the creation but not the Supreme God. The Vedas and Puranas indicate that only the Supreme God can grant liberation. Worshiping lesser deities results in temporary gains but prolongs suffering by keeping the soul trapped in rebirth.

6. Non-Vegetarianism and Violence

Eating meat, consuming intoxicants, and engaging in violence lead to sinful deeds that bring suffering. Scriptures emphasize a sattvic (pure) lifestyle as essential for attaining peace and reducing karmic burdens.

7. Bad Company and Wrong Guidance

Association with immoral people, false gurus, or materialistic influences leads one astray. The Bhagavad Gita (16:23) warns that disregarding scriptural teachings results in perpetual suffering and misfortune.

People sometimes ask:-

Q: Why does God allow Suffering?

Supreme God does not impose suffering but allows it as a consequence of our past karmas and the influence of Kaal Brahm, who governs this material world. This realm is a place of birth, death, and karmic retribution, where souls experience happiness and suffering based on their deeds. Bad deeds bring suffering while good deeds brings joys. This is a an endless cycle which keeps the souls entrapped for eternity.

However, Supreme God Kabir has provided the path to liberation through true devotion and Naam Diksha (initiation) from a Tatvadarshi Guru. By following the right spiritual practice as prescribed in the scriptures, one can break free from the cycle of suffering and attain eternal bliss in Satlok, the divine abode beyond pain and sorrow.

People also ask:-

Q: Does God have empathy?

According to the teachings of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, Supreme God Kabir is infinitely compassionate and full of empathy for all living beings. He does not wish suffering upon anyone and always seeks the well-being of His children. In contrast, Kaal Brahm, the ruler of this material world, is the one responsible for suffering. Kaal has trapped souls in the cycle of birth and death, subjecting them to misery due to past karmas and his own selfish hunger as he is cursed to consume 100,000 material bodies everyday.

God Kabir, being merciful, descends to this world in different eras to guide souls towards the true path of worship that leads to eternal peace in Satlok, His divine abode. He provides Naam Diksha (initiation) through a Tatvadarshi Guru and bestows true spiritual knowledge to liberate souls from the clutches of Kaal. Unlike Kaal Brahm, who enforces suffering as per karmic law, God Kabir forgives sins, removes hardships, and grants ultimate salvation to those who surrender to Him with devotion. Thus, while Kaal rules through karmic justice and suffering, Supreme God Kabir operates with boundless empathy, offering a way out of this painful cycle.

Solution to Suffering

The ultimate solution to suffering is surrendering to the true Guru and receiving the Naam Diksha (initiation) of the Supreme God. Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj explains that by chanting the correct Satnaam and following the prescribed spiritual practices, one can break free from the cycle of karma and attain Moksha (liberation). True happiness and freedom from suffering lie in devotion to the Supreme God, as revealed in the scriptures.

By embracing this path, one can attain eternal bliss in Satlok, the eternal abode of the Supreme God, and escape the endless cycle of suffering in this mortal world.