$100000 - Part 05

"When you are alone, close your eyes. Imagine a white light in the middle of your chest. Observe and reject your stray thoughts and feelings," Punit said and gave a pause.

"I am listening," I assured him.

He continued, "In a few minutes, you will be calm. Bring each and every part of your financial problem to the fire. Big or small, throw them into the fire. Offer them to the fire one by one. Do not think or worry about anything."

"It's simple," I said.

"No. It isn't. When you analyze your problem, you'll discover that many wrongful thoughts, attitudes, feelings and habits are behind the problem. Set them right and offer them to the fire," he said and continued, "Problems have many layers - physical, emotional and mental. You need to work on all the layers patiently."

"I don't understand much about this process," I confessed.

"Trust the fire and begin with whatever little you know. The fire will do the rest," he said.

After a pause, Punit said, "Do this just as an engine driver digs and throws the coal into the fire. Dig the coal and throw it into the fire."

"So, you call it dig-throw method?" I asked.

"No. It is consecration. Concentrate on the fire and consecrate your problem to the fire," Punit said.

"I have a wavering mind. Besides, my problem kills my concentration," I complained.

"Call the fire and ask for help with faith," he said.

"Will it respond?" I wondered.

"If it doesn't answer, call and still call," Punit said and continued, "Call the fire, dig the coal and throw it into the fire. The engine will move and you will reach your destination safely, sooner or later."

The strength of his voice and his sincerity made me trust him. Yet, I had my questions.

"When will I get the solution?" I asked.

"Punit doesn't know," he replied.

"Who will deliver the solution?" I asked.

"Punit doesn't know," he replied.

"Where will the solution come from?" I asked.

"Punit doesn't know," he replied.

"How will I get the solution?" I asked.

"Punit doesn't know," he replied.

"That's all you have to say? Will I ever have a solution?" I was angry.

"It is a promise from Punit. You can take his word for it." There was an air of assurance in his voice.

"Will I get what I want?" I was eager.

"You will have the best solution. It may not be the one you expect," he said.

"What should I do?" I wanted to know.

"Dig, Throw," he said.

"What shouldn't I do?" I asked.

"Don't expect," he replied.

"What do you mean? I consecrate my problem. So, I expect results," I said.

"Great expectations lead to great disappointments! Leave everything to the fire that knows all. The solution will be delivered to you only when you don't expect it," he said to me.

"It's difficult not to expect," I said.

"Punit understands. But, that is a basic condition," he said with a smile.

"A basic condition? Are there other conditions?" I asked him.

"Faith and perseverance. Have faith in the fire. If you can't solve your problem the first time you consecrate, don't give up. Repeat the process the next day. Try again and again," he said.

Try again and again. Good, that made some sense.

"What if I find it difficult to practice as you say?" I asked him.

"If you really want to solve a problem, you must do something about it," he said.

"Yes. It's true," I agreed.

"Sincerity and truthfulness are the golden keys. Methods are for the mind. Begin with the method I gave you. If you are sincere, the work will be taken up by the fire sooner or later. You can never deceive the fire," he explained.

"How will I know that my consecration is successful?" I asked him.

"There are many indications. You will know them from your own experience. But, there is a general principle. If the burden or pressure goes off from your mind and heart, you can safely assume that your consecration has been accepted by the fire," he explained.

"I have many dirty secrets that I don't want to tell anyone," I told Punit.

"Put all before the light in your heart so that the light may work on them for the best. All faults and errors are redeemed by repentance," Punit said.

"What will happen if I repeat my mistakes?" I wanted to be sure about the consequences.