Use of Powers cont’d.... Power to Discern and Power to Judge

 Today, we shall talk about an important power available with us which needs our understanding and proper use viz. Power to discern. 

We have already discussed power to accept. But we should know what to accept. Also, the acceptance is within our mind. Power to discern tells us that we don't have any control over the past things. We simply can't do anything about them. They have already happened. 

So, we have to accept them. But, we can learn from the past mistakes, take care and prevent such actions in future. This learning is entirely in our hands. Past things shall impact our present and future. But, we should not keep on complaining about it. We have to face the results of the past mistakes and we should accept these results as well. But, if we are able to take some corrective actions which are in our hands, our future life could be better. We must know what is in our hands and what is not. Power to discern tells us from our past experiences what is in our hands. It also tells us the emotions created in our mind when we face a situation or a person. Depending on the feelings created in the mind we can decide whether we want a repeat of such a feeling or no. So, we understand what is a pleasant feeling and what is an ill feeling. Power to discern will tell us which actions are in our hands which we need to take in a given situation to avoid ill feelings in future. We have to use our knowledge, experience and wisdom to differentiate with a clear mind. Symbol for this power to discern is "Goldsmith" who can immediately tell us the quality of the gold after checking it with a special stone. 

Thus, power to discern will tell us what to accept, what is in our hands, what are the feelings created in our mind and shall also help us to choose the proper corrective action. 

Next of the Powers is Power to Judge. This power will tell us whether we should go ahead finally with the decision which we are inclined to implement after using the power to discern. Thus, power to discern and power to judge go together hand in hand. Power to judge guides us whether we have all the required capabilities or tools to implement the decision. If we are ill-equipped, it suggests us not to go ahead with the decision. It also gives us the time and opportunity to study critically and scientifically. Science helps us to take proper decision after weighing pros and cons. To  stop going ahead is also a decision. It allows us to prepare better. Sometimes, not to take a decision immediately is also a decision. It protects us from accidents or adverse results. 

Thus, power to discern and power to judge are essential for our survival and wellbeing. Symbol for this power to judge for remembrance is a "Balance". We should take a decision with unbiased mind in a balanced way. 

Let us stop here for the day. Next, we shall talk about Power to face and power to co-operate.