Yes, the Mother always adviced against speculating and investing in shares as it creates artificial holes somewhere and heaps elsewhere. The mind gets preoccupied with money making and then there is a high risk of addiction setting in, as in gambling. Of course putting the money in mutual funds is different as it doesn’t involve speculations.
It is part of the vital that pushes us into this direction. One needs to step back and divert the mind to some other pleasant activity or joy giving healthy activity such as sports to get a natural rather than an artificial ‘high’ that windfall of money can provide. One has to also explain to these parts with the higher mind and reason that this is a dangerous habit. Finally one should pray to the Divine Mother and seek Her Grace to get rid of it.
As to gains and losses, remind yourself that money, like everything else does not belong to anyone. It keeps moving and changing hands. It never was yours to begin with.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
