(Actions are the reflection/result/expression/manifestation of one’s intentions).

It is the intention which directs, through generated biological and chemical reactions in the brain, the movement of my arms, hands, and eyes for the desired result. The result is instantaneous because there is intention with attention, confidence, object (intended ball) and the subject (cue ball and stick-instrumentality) which culminates in the desired objective.

To gauge the potency of intention I would suggest couple of simple experiments which could be performed by any one harmlessly.

1) Sit in a quite place and extend your hand and check the temperature of your palm with a thermometer. Then start imagining that the temperature of your extended palm is rising. Concentrate on this process for few minutes and then check the temperature again. It would invariably be couple of degree higher than before.

2) Have a pendulum which is in still position. Now start gazing at it contemplating that it is swinging in a certain direction. After a short while you will notice that it is actually swinging in the intended direction. Now think of a different direction. You will notice that after slight resistance it eventually would start swinging in that direction.

3) When one thinks of eating a lemon or any sour thing, mouth watering is normal, despite the fact that the sour thing is not actually there. It is just the chemical reaction/response of the brain cells, activated by the intention, which in turn send a message to the glands in the mouth to start secreting saliva, ready to digest the imaginary sour food coming in.

Now the question is whether Power of intention always manifests the desired result? Of course not. This is the riddle, which needs to be expounded upon; and that is what I am going to do in the rest of the writing. Let us see if we can reach some logical and rational conclusion.

A possible explanation, for non fulfillment, could be that there is some impurity or the weakness of intention; or else it could be that-which is most probable cause of non achievement of the desired result-there is absence of the object (clear/pure objectivity) or the subject (intermediate instrumentality) which acts, in the material realm of cause and effect owing to the constraints of time and space, as a connection between the intention and the result.

Here arises another question. Whether it is possible for the intention to take a quantum leap, into the non local domain, by obviating the intermediate instrumentality, to fulfill the desire by actualizing the intended result?

Yes it is. But it changes the nature of its manifest expression as a miracle. The best example cited, from the daily routine, could be when one forgets the keys and despite frantic search is unable to find them. But if one let it go for a while, the forces of nature, compelled by the intention, would start working on it. One would either suddenly remember where the keys were left or would stumble upon them accidentally.

In Quantum (physics) Mechanics the unpredictability is one of its main characteristics. It can best be explained by the two slit experiment where one atom passes through two slits simultaneously when not observed. Upon observation, however, it chooses to pass through only one slit, as if there is an element of consciousness present which makes the atom to change its course of action. An electron can also jump from one orbit to the next without involving the travel time, which is called the Quantum leap. It also has the capability to be present at two different locations simultaneously.

The Quantum mechanics is known to be of “non local domain” or as the Einstein preferred to say, it involves spooky action at a distance. The thoughts are also of the non local domain. Thoughts gives rise to the desire of a result preceded by an Intention, therefore would be quite in line with the law of un-predictability of Quantum Mechanics. That is probably the most scientific and secular explanation as to why all the intentions are not fulfilled at all times.

Apart from that in the, non Quantum, linear sphere there could be cited many reasons for non fulfillment of the intentions such as the force of “Inertia” and weakness, impurity, un clear objective, time lag etc. But the question, nonetheless, is how come the force of “Inertia” (all the reasons lumped together as force of inertia) is so potent in some cases whereas it does not surface at all in the others? Is it the manifestation of the law of unpredictability of the Quantum Mechanics or human state of mind, or the hand of the external cosmic force (God) which determines the course, the outcome or the result of the intention?

Could the force of Intention be harnessed by human to produce the desired result in the local and material domain (world) all the time?

I have no doubt about the power of intention but what is it, after all, which renders the result unpredictable and the riddle unresolved? Could human being, with the help of QM (Quantum Mechanics) laws, solve this riddle to realize the potency of the intention to the optimum? It very well may be as the Quantum Physics is still in its infancy and the riddle of its unpredictability is deliberately being ignored by the physicists on the pretext of waste of time, since the devised equations are producing the required results even without knowing its intricate nature and has shattered the centuries old paradigms. It is, amazingly, proving more assertive of the revealed spiritual concepts than the secular or scientific ones.

As I want to be prosperous materially, spiritually. I want to be here and somewhere else at the same time. I have very potent intention for all of this then why should I not be able to realize them?

However in the material and linear world, which we are still confined to, the regressive force of inertia, are the cause of weak intentions, doubt, lack of confidence, lack of conviction and determination which result in the failure of fulfillment.

These weaknesses have become inherent in the human psychology due to the social and cultural conditioning; which colors the landscape of human existence as well as the universal existence.

Now here are yet some question. Are there some exceptions prevalent among the human beings, where some could have the near perfect conviction of achieving certain objectives and the other may not? Could the people with weaker conviction be trained to be amongst the ones having perfect conviction?

Yes it is so. Here comes the purification of the self, meditation and the interplay of faith, where people can harness the inherent, endowed abilities, which often become obscure due to the cultural, social circumstantial conditioning. History is replete with the examples of such people who have attained the highest echelons of purity where nothing is left out of their reach. But at that level all of this loses its importance and consequentiality for the achievers and the achievers of this state of grace just exist for the benefit of the others rather than themselves.

To put it in more philosophical way human are infinite consciousness with a localized perceptual view. Our thought system, however somehow replaces the observer for the observed; the self is the observer and not the observed as it is mistaken even by the people of knowledge; the self is the part of the Greater-self and is divine in nature; the thought system also divides the infinite consciousness into individualistic and localized consciousness limited and restricted to the material realm of objects separated by space and time. The space time continuum creates the experience of cause and effect, thus creating the experience of material world.

The intellect, which we cherish so much, also imprisons us in a cage of fictitious images, a suffocating web of space, time and causation and thus we lose touch with the true self, nature and the actual reality; which is boundless, infinite and eternal and all encompassing.

In the purely materialistic sphere (which is dubbed as the “Materialistic Superstition” by the scholars) a limited and targeted success is possible (such as becoming materially rich) by following the strict regimen of rules altering the pattern of behavior, but whether this provides the ultimate objective, the sense of fulfillment, the peace of mind, is still an open question.

Now there is a difference in the human intention and the Intention of God. Intention basically represents the deficiency of some quality or power and is best suited to the human. We intend for something because we do not have it and are desirous of acquiring it with an element of ingrained uncertainty always present in our constricted consciousness. In the case of God His intention is His will, as He does not have any deficiency, therefore He, in actuality, does not intend but orders for anything to happen and it is there. There is no element of un certainty in His command.

As mentioned earlier that thoughts have non local origin, especially the thoughts which have no historical, cultural, social, biological and genetic conditioning (the genes/cells are recycled material and have millions of years of historical information stored, which may surfaces in two different individuals millions years apart). It could be called inspiration, guidance, or intuition and even in more general terms the sixth sense.

Thoughts generate the desire for acquisition of something which is always preceded by the intention for it and as long as the intention is pure and for a higher purpose the fulfillment of it is eagerly facilitated by the cosmic will. The best example I could quote here is, even from my personal experience, the memorization of the Holy Quran. Just imagine how many other books have millions of people memorized form beginning to the end? Probably none.

It is a known fact that we human use a small fraction of our brain and most of it is left unused. This fact alludes to the reality that God has endowed us with unbounded potential but due to the superstition of materiality our soul, in loosely used term, is contaminated. Which hinders our utilization of these endowed potentials. (The most recent scientific research on human brain has discovered that a specific part of the brain gets activated in the course of spiritual alleviation or experiences. Now the scientists are investigating if those cells could be activated at will).

I intentionally mentioned the contamination of the soul with cautionary words “in loosely used term”. It is absolutely wrong to say that the soul gets contaminated. In Holy Quran it is clearly mentioned that “We blew our soul in human” or as the Prophet Mohammad is told in Quran “when people ask you about the soul tell them that “Soul is the Divine Intent/Order”

The soul does not get contaminated but it is the ego-self (Nafs-e-Ammarah) which is to be blamed. The soul shall be witness to the actions of the human on the Day of Judgment as would be the other parts of the body. It is not the ethereal body which shall be punished in the hellfire, nor shall it be the soul, but the consciousness or the induced perception of pain and suffering which shall endure.

Soul is the recipient of all Devine inspirations, including the thoughts, through the heart (which is the reception desk/seat of the soul) and the brain is the processing center only, it does not think by itself as generally perceived, which creates visualization or the imagination which gives rise to the desire.

It is said that God accepts those prayers whereby the Wants are the same as God’s Wants. What it means is the synchronization with the nature or the synchronicity with the universal/cosmic consciousness-the God. The purity and selflessness of intention is of the utmost importance. This is a state of grace where we find ourselves becoming beacons of light and love, and our very presence nurtures the environment around us. People are drawn automatically to support our pure desires, and even nature responds eagerly to the purity of intentions.

In the state of grace, it seems to us that the universal or cosmic mind is eavesdropping on our thoughts and fulfilling our intentions and desires even from the point we start having them.

An intention to get rich obviously sound harmless but the ramifications it shall produce are not known at the time and, in my opinion, God having cognition of all the ramifications of one’s getting rich would have, does have a bearing on the fulfillment of such a desire.

As we are all prisoner of intellect and materialism; the superstition of materialism relies on sensory experiences as the crucial test of reality; whereas sensory experience is totally illusory, it is as transient as a fantasy or a dream; and our intellect mistakes the image of reality for the reality itself.

The Importance of Intention has been greatly appreciated in the Islamic religion and theology. All the ritualistic performances have to be preceded by the intention “Niyyah” The supererogatory performances such as Umrah, Nawafil, Aitikaf, fasting, Animal sacrifice also have to be preceded by the Intention.

Even the proclamation of Article of Faith (kalimah or Shadah) is a purest form of Intention whereby one declares/witnesses the Unity of God and Prophethood of Mohammad as His human servant and messenger.

Before starting any thing uttering the Tasmiyyah “Bismillah……” “In the name of God the most compassionate and merciful” is yet another example of the importance of Intention. Utterance of these words Solemnize, purify, harmonize, sanctify the intention, by putting God first, for the potency and abundance of results which would entail immense satisfaction and immunization of the body-mind of the individual as well as that of the entire universe; since all being radiance of Him originate from Him and are one in essence.

The Intention (Niyyah) has a very basic and integral role in Islam.

The only thing to be amazed about is that the modernity has now discovered its relevance and importance whereas Islam has been emphasizing upon its significance for the last fifteen hundred years.

In Islam a good intention, which could not even, has been acted upon for some legit reasons, is rewarded, as it is creating a simultaneous positive effects in the universe. An action followed is rewarded manifold as it is in synchronicity with the beneficial forces of the universe whereas the bad intention is simply ignored until it has been acted upon, due to the compassion and mercy of the Creator.

Have Selfless intentions, purest and for the higher purpose with conviction; Practice acting and letting go. Trust the creator for the results. He only knows what is best for us. This way one gets rid of anxiety, desperation and hurt of failure. Flow with the joyous flow of the universal consciousness without worrying about mundane things and goals. According to Vedanta, an ancient philosopher, the happiness for a reason is just another form of misery because the reason could be taken away anytime; therefore learn to be happy without reason. He also says: know that one thing by knowing which everything else is known. Obviously it is God.