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I’m preparing for medical entrance examinations. But sir I can not understand what is reality behind all these things? An unknown thought kills me always😨. I can not keep balance in between my mind thoughts and my heart suggestions. But I firmly believe in The Mother. I know she will definitely guide me on me life path. But always I feel guilty that am I doing anything wrong. I can sometimes identify my mistakes but can’t overcome them. They always trap me with here and there thoughts. Sir what should I do. I want to read more and more but the real things. I read my study books but can’t link them. I don’t get the real joy of study. Sir please give me some suggestions

First of all there is no place for guilt. We constantly grow and as we grow we re evaluate life and learn and improve. This is a constant process. 

Different things interest different people. Each one of us must find what interests us and then pursue it. 

It is important to have a clear and well defined aim of life. It helps to orient ourselves. 

Affectionately 

Alok 

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