14. Kshamā

Question 1

God does not look at the faults

Answer 1

of the jivas. If a jiva prays to God and says, “I am at fault,” then God forgives him of his faults. Swamini Vat 1/77

Question 2

One should perform an additional

Answer 2

dandvat pranām every day to seek forgiveness for hurting or harboring ill-will towards another devotee. Satsang Diksha: Shlok 70

Question 3

Forgiveness is not a

Answer 3

corner game (for the weak), it is a battle for the courageous. Purushottam Bolya Prite: 11

Question 4

Success and fame eternally

Answer 4

serve (come to) those that are forgiving. Infinite pure virtues serve one who is forgiving. Purushottam Bolya Prite: 11

Question 5

The more forgiving someone is,

Answer 5

the happier one is. Forgiveness requires discretion. Whoever acts with forgiveness and discretion never experiences unhappiness. Purushottam Bolya Prite

Question 6

If someone speaks sarcastically,

Answer 6

do not retaliate but tolerate. This is called the virtue of forgiveness. By forgiving, one experiences fountains of joy and eternal peace within one’s heart; and the holy sādhu is pleased from the depth of his soul. Yogi Gita