Gnani With Youth
Questioner: Pujyashree, what is the consequence of stealing? And if we have stolen something, how do we come out of it?
Pujyashree: It is like this, whenever you hurt someone, in reality, you are only hurting yourself. Whenever you suffer a loss, you say, ‘Why did this happen in my life?’ However, if you commit a crime, you will have to suffer its consequence. Dada Bhagwan teaches us that whoever steals with his mind, speech, and body, will lose the favor of Goddess Lakshmi (money). He may not lose the favor of Goddess Lakshmi in this lifetime due to his merit karma of the past life. However, being happy by stealing today, will lead to a huge loss in the next life. Today, there are many people who do not have a job, nor do they prosper in business. This is because they have committed such crimes.
So, make a new decision not to steal with the mind, speech, and body, not to deceive anyone, nor harm anyone. Even if there is less income or not enough food, this is not a reason to commit a new crime. Then slowly success will come in business and work. Do you understand? Success does not stay very long for those who hurt everyone and try to get easy money.
Questioner: What kind of consequence does a computer hacker suffer who steals by withdrawing money from a bank account illegally?
Pujyashree: If you steal some ice on your way home, will it last? The ice will melt and you will be charged for the offence of the crime. Then you will have to face the consequences dearly! So, all this misappropriation of money, being a hacker, and withdrawing money from a bank account, how much does it hurt the victim? The poor guy has worked hard and put the money in his savings, and then someone takes away that money with deceit! It is his whole life’s savings, and you unjustly stole it. Will it not incur you a huge loss? So, have a firm resolution that you will not do any wrong deeds in your life and if you make a mistake, you will repent a lot. In case if you have stolen a few hundred rupees, then double it and donate that money. Otherwise, you may return it back and say, “This is a gift to you from me”. This is a huge offence.
Those who unjustly make money by stealing and take pleasure out of it will have to go to an animal life-form in their next life and will not be able to find food. If he becomes a human, he will not have success in his job or business and will have a lot of suffering. Did you understand?