In Jain view, this feeling is very natural in today’s time‑cycle, and there are clear reasons for it.

1. We are in the 5th ārā (duḥṣam / kalyug‑like period) According to Jain time‑cosmology, the present era in Bhārat Kṣetra is the 5th ārā of avasarpinī. In this ārā:

• Dharma is weak, adharma is strong.
• People are more influenced by anger, pride, deceit, greed.
• Sensitivity of the soul is covered by heavy karmas.

So naturally, acceptance (saiyam, sahishṇutā, kṣamā) comes slowly; the inner soil is hard, not soft.

2. Strong mohaniya karma (deluding karma) Mohaniya karma makes us:

• Over‑attached to our own opinion (mān, māyā).
• Easily hurt by small things.
• Restless, comparing ourselves with others.

In such a state, accepting situations, people, or even ourselves feels very difficult and very slow. The problem is not “time” itself, but our own mohaniya karma being very thick in this era.

3. Weakness of samyak‑darshan (right vision) True acceptance is not helplessness; it is:

• Seeing things with samyak‑darshan – “this is my own karma’s result; reacting with anger will bind more karma.”
• Understanding anekānt – “the other person also has a viewpoint; I may not see the whole truth.”

Because in this kalyug‑like period very few have steady samyak‑darshan, we react first and accept later. That “later” can take months or years.

4. Fast outside world, slow inner world Today:

• Everything outside is instant – messages, entertainment, travel.
• But inner changes (like acceptance, forgiveness, letting go) always move at the speed of purification of karma, not at the speed of the internet.

So the gap between outer speed and inner speed makes us feel: “Why am I taking so long to accept?” From Jain drishti, you are moving exactly as fast as your karmas allow – and sincere effort can still speed it up.

5. How to cultivate acceptance in this kalyug (practical Jain way)

Very simple daily points:

1. Samayik (10–48 minutes of equanimity)

Sit, watch the mind, let thoughts come and go. This slowly builds the muscle of accepting whatever arises without instant reaction.

1. Daily pratikraman

Honestly admit: “I reacted with anger / hurt / ego today.” This melts mohaniya karma and makes the heart softer – acceptance comes quicker next time.

1. Kṣamā‑bhāvanā (forgiveness reflection)

Repeatedly think: “Just as I want forgiveness for my mistakes, others too are under karmic and passion‑influence.” This transforms bitterness into understanding.

1. Anekānt‑bhāvanā

Remind yourself: “My view is from one angle only.” Even this one thought reduces rigidity and helps you accept different people and situations.

1. Reducing expectations (aparigraha in emotions)

Not only outer possessions, even expectations from people are a kind of parigraha. Lesser expectation → lesser hurt → easier acceptance.

Essence in simple words

• In this kalyug‑like era, heavy karmas and strong passions make acceptance slow.
• Feeling that “acceptance takes time” is itself a sign that your inner awareness is waking up.
• With samayik, pratikraman, forgiveness and anekānt‑bhāvanā, the time needed for acceptance gradually becomes shorter, and peace increases.

If you wish, you can also explore more about living in kalyug and walking the Jain path here: