Human suffering can be avoided if one follows the scriptures! The great sages experienced or had foreseen the problems and have given remedies for human suffering. One of them is 'sharanagatim'. This is surrender to the higher power, the Lord's will. Although the 'karma' is said to be the cause of our suffering, this can be warded off by surrender to the Lord's will. The mantra is simple: say loudly, I do not have any support other than you; i am ignorant; please show grace pity sympathy on me and protect me, my Lord. anyatha sharanam nasti tvam eve sharanama mama| ajnyanina maya dosham kshamastvam kshamastvam karunaya bhavena janardhana ||
Another simple technique is to sit in contemplation, meditation. This is akin to the pain killer administred by a physician. This medi tat i on is the best medicine to ward of all sufferings- physical, mental, and emotional afflictions. This is the best under all circumstances. Feeling worries, tension, anxiety? Just go into meditative trance| The job is done. There is nothing that can be gained by suffering due to forces beyond one'scontrol. So, why not just surrender to the Lord and be happy?
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