Is it a sin to keep quiet in certain situations and allow the sin to take place?

[Smt. Priyanka asked: Swami, You said that it is always best not to retaliate to any sinner and leave it to God. I have a small doubt here. In God's administration, there is never any injustice to any soul and every soul undergoes fruits of their own sins. Having said that, is it also a sin to keep quiet in certain situations and to allow the sin to take place in front of our eyes? Should we try to stop it? While many things are specific to particular situations, are there any specific cases we should speak up or stand up for ourselves or others?

a) If I see someone harming a known/unknown person or animal in front of me, should I try to help the person or animal who is harmed, or should I not involve myself thinking that whatever is happening is the  decision of God?

b) If someone is being verbally or physically abusive towards me, then should I keep quiet thinking that it is the fruit of my own sins or speak up to stop any ugly situations?]

Swami Replied: - You should always fight against the injustice that is happening before your eyes and you must feel that it is a fresh case only and not the case of retort. In case, it is a case of retort, in spite of your hectic efforts, you will not succeed in controlling the injustice. In such case only, you shall doubt whether the case is a case of retort and not a fresh case. In such failure only, you should leave to God. Even if it is a case of retort, God will be pleased with you for trying to attack the injustice. But you should be careful about one thing, which is that you shall not decide the justice and injustice of the case in a hasty manner. You shall analyze the background patiently before coming to conclusion that it is a case of injustice. However, if you are unable to control the injustice, as per your estimation, in such case also, you must leave the case to God and not  fight without estimating the strength of the other side.

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