Lord Krishna and the Bhagavad Gita-   A Legendary Tale and Divine Teachings
The Bhagavad Gita, often simply referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse ancient Indian scripture that is a part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. The discourse takes place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, just before the onset of a great war.

The Background
The Mahabharata chronicles the feud between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, two factions of the same royal family. As the conflict escalates to an all-out war, both sides gather vast armies to fight in Kurukshetra. Arjuna, the third of the Pandava brothers, is a key warrior and is poised to play a pivotal role in the war.

The Dilemma
As Arjuna stands in his chariot at the beginning of the battle, he sees many of his own relatives, beloved teachers, and close friends in the opposing army. Overwhelmed with sorrow and compassion, he is torn between his duty as a warrior (Kshatriya) and his love for his family. Arjuna contemplates abandoning the battle, preferring to be killed unarmed than to fight his own kin.

Enter Lord Krishna
Krishna, who is both Arjuna's charioteer and the divine incarnate of Lord Vishnu, takes this moment of crisis to deliver a spiritual discourse on dharma (duty), righteousness, and the nature of life and death. The Gita is this very dialogue.

Key Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita

1. Dharma and Duty-  Krishna emphasizes the importance of duty and righteousness. Arjuna's duty as a warrior is to fight. By shirking this duty, he would be failing in his dharma.
2. Selflessness and Detachment- One should perform their duty without attachment to the results, a philosophy summarized in the oft-quoted verse "You have the right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions."
3. The Eternal Soul- Krishna explains the concept of the eternal soul (Atman) that neither dies nor is born. The bodies we inhabit are transient, while the soul is perpetual.
4. Devotion and Surrender- The path of devotion (Bhakti Yoga) is highlighted, where complete surrender to God and pure love for the divine can lead one to liberation.
5. The Cosmic Play- Krishna reveals his divine universal form, showcasing that all of creation is but a fragment of his divine energy.
6. The Unity of All- The Gita emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings and the underlying oneness of the universe.

Conclusion
The Bhagavad Gita transcends its immediate context of the Kurukshetra war and addresses the moral and philosophical dilemmas faced by humanity at large. Its teachings on the nature of life, duty, righteousness, and devotion make it one of the most revered texts in Hindu philosophy.

Lord Krishna, through his divine discourse, provides guidance not just for Arjuna, but for all of humanity, teaching the paths of righteousness, devotion, and understanding of the greater cosmic play.

​​Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​
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​Here is shloka from The Bhagavad Gita for this week. This message is from Chapter 2, Verse 40 which says:

“No effort is ever lost in selfless service, and there is no adverse effect. Even a little practice of the discipline of selfless service protects one from the great fear of repeated birth and death. ”

- The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 40

This Bhagavad Gita Quote helps us to overcome fear. How perfect, considering the powerful annular solar eclipse we just had on an energetically potent summer solstice day!!  The current situations going on in the world is sure to make most people feel a level of concern if not deep fear. 

You may also want to check out my special energy intuitive guiding message for the annular solar eclipse…

This week's quote asks us to quell our concern by re-focusing on our devotion and our path, instead of outer world events. We need to remember that as we constantly hear news of shock and peril, it is easy to get caught in the sensationalism. 

Instead of focusing on such fearful thoughts of “what will happen to me” … “are all my efforts in vain” … we need to ensure that our work is in accordance with our Dharma- our life path. Then any work we perform will never be naught!!

​Whatever it is we are doing- however large or small our work activity, we will be doing our part in the grand cosmic paradigm and it will ultimately bring us joy and goodness.

So, dear reader- take heart and continue with walking your life-path with faith and devotion. Do the needed, required actions and believe that you will receive the appropriate fruits of your labor in due time.

​This week reflect on the above shloka and see what specific meanings come up for you. What are some interpretations that resonate with you. Reflect on how you can extrapolate the meaning and utilize its guidance for your current life situation.

​The Bhagavad Gita shlokas are time immemorial!! So make sure that you and utilize its guidance- not just for this coming week, but for all the times ahead… 

​​#bhaktiyoga #divineessence #TheBhagavadGita #GitaQuotes #GitaMessage #LordKrishna #KrishnaSpeaks #2020Messages​

Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. 

​Here is shloka from The Bhagavad Gita for this week. This message is from Chapter 2, Verse 67 which says:

“Because the mind, when controlled by the roving senses, steals away the intellect as a storm takes away a boat on the sea from its destination, the spiritual shore of peace and happiness.  ”

- The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 67

With all that is going on around us- in our families, with our friends, in the community and in the greater world at large- it is but obvious that we are all getting influenced to some extent or the other. 

We tend to form opinions and feel various emotions in our own ways- some may feel anger, others fear or anxiety. This in turn can make us react by wanting to take charge and act promptly and there will be others who may feel a sense of dejection and meaninglessness to everything!!
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This shloka warns us from any such strong feelings and emotions. We need to remember that any kind of strong feeling even though seemingly loving or noble- like a fathers love for his son (made Dhritirashtra ‘blind’ to Duryodhana’s inappropriate behaviors- ultimately leading to the Kurukshetra war) or even a mother’s love for her son, which is considered as the noblest of emotion- but even here one cannot get so enamored that we fail to see Dharma (righteous action). 

A great example of this is Gandhari who all along could see her son’s misbehavior. She knew Pandavas were correct in waging war against her sons and so she never gave him any blessings to win the war- but on the last day, she felt so strongly influenced by her love for her son that she tried to use all her good karmas to make him ‘unbeatable’ (which ofcourse failed).
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This shloka asks us to remember that- no matter what happens around us or even to us- no matter how strongly we feel certain emotions, we cannot allow for it to sweep us off our feet.

​We need to all be grounded in our sense of Dharma (correct life-path) and feel secure and supported in the Divine presence.

How often do we hear words like “blind anger” or ‘uncontrollable passion” …. Anytime one acts under the influence of such strong emotions, it inevitably leads to more problems- it could be broken relationships or even illegal or immoral actions. 

So, it is important to focus our attention on how we are feeling inside and thus bring our inner fears and insecurities to the fore-front, then we can consciously be aware of our feelings and emotions.

This in turn will provide us proper, required stability which will further allow us to think clearly and then take appropriate action- as required for a particular situation. 

​This week reflect on the above shloka and see what specific meanings come up for you. What are some interpretations that resonate with you. Reflect on how you can extrapolate the meaning and utilize its guidance for your current life situation.

​The Bhagavad Gita shlokas are time immemorial!! So make sure that you and utilize its guidance- not just for this coming week, but for all the times ahead.

I wish everyone a fantastic week ahead…

​#bhaktiyoga #divineessence #TheBhagavadGita #GitaQuotes #GitaMessage #LordKrishna #KrishnaSpeaks #2020Messages​

Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​

​Here is shloka from The Bhagavad Gita for this week. This message is from Chapter 8, Verse 16 which says:

​At the present time, we are experiencing some unique situations on the larger global stage. It seems like countries and communities across the world are ensnared in challenging time!! And since countries and communities are made up of individuals, these challenges spill over into our lives- for some it can be horrifying and for others, it can be more of inconvenience.  

When we look around us, read the news- it can seem very upsetting. During such times, it is very easy to feel fear and give up hope of peaceful times and joyous prosperity!! BUT it is precisely at such times, that we need to find solace in the Divine presence.
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So, do the required actions that you need to conduct to the best of your ability- but at the same time, make sure you set aside some time each day to re-focus and center yourself. Get in touch with the divine within, your own true (higher) self. This in turn will give you the required determination and grit to get thru the toughest of challenges!!

​​This week reflect on the above shloka and see what specific meanings come up for you. What are some interpretations that resonate with you. Reflect on how you can extrapolate the meaning and utilize its guidance for your current life situation.

​The Bhagavad Gita shlokas are time immemorial!! So make sure that you and utilize its guidance- not just for this coming week, but for all the times ahead.

I wish everyone a fantastic week ahead…

​#bhaktiyoga #divineessence #TheBhagavadGita #GitaQuotes #GitaMessage #LordKrishna #KrishnaSpeaks #2020Messages​

Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​

​Here is shloka from The Bhagavad Gita for this week. This message is from Chapter 2, Verse  27 which says:

As souls, we are constantly in a cycle of birth and death. The one who is born will die one day and then that is not final either, as the soul will be born again as per their karmic makeup. When we remember this- it is easier to see the challenges in our life in a bigger perspective. 

Right now, you may feel upset over job loss, economic situation, or someone’s health. But this time too shall pass and something good is bound to happen that will bring cheer and joyful moments back in your life. 

Sometimes, when tragedy strikes- people feel like they will never ever smile again. But that is not true- times change and slowly the deepest of the wounds heal and good times return.

And if you are feeling extra fearful of a particular situation in your life, then turn that situation over to the Divine. Pray and seek blessings from the divine with full faith- with full and complete knowledge that ultimately what is best for you and the world at large, will happen.

This could be a great week to reflect on your role in the grand scheme of things. How you fit in with the bigger creation and in what way you can add value to not just your near and dear ones- but to the world at large. ​

​Afterall, we all have a purpose for our life here on earth and when we find and live with that purpose- then our soul seems bright and we feel rejuvenated in our thought and action. 

This week reflect on the above shloka and see what other meanings come up for you. What are some of the other interpretations that you feel more in tune with your own life situation.

And above all, I hope that you will take the wisdom from this shloka, and utilize its guidance- not just for this coming week, but for all the times ahead…

I wish everyone a fantastic week ahead…

​#bhaktiyoga #divineessence #TheBhagavadGita #GitaQuotes #GitaMessage #LordKrishna #KrishnaSpeaks #2020Messages

Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​

​Here is shloka from The Bhagavad Gita for this week. This message is from Chapter 2, Verse 58 which says:

There is so much going on in our world. We have been through trying lock-down phases and finally some parts of the world are now trying to open again. We do know that things will not easily come back to ‘normal’ and frankly, deep down we know that there is now going to be a new-normal that we all will need to adapt and incorporate in our life.

In addition to this, there are several other activities and events going on where people in general are questioning governments, governments are questioning each other and there seems to be a high level of unrest and discontent going on in the world. 

Also, as life re-starts again, the economic scenario and the true extent of impact will also be obvious- so BOTTOM LINE? This coming week can seem a bit challenging in terms of the many news events and news stories that may come up. ​

​So, it is very interesting to note that The Bhagavad Gita quote for this week, shows us the best way to deal with external challenges that are beyond our control.

If we see a turtle, it utilizes its shell to withdraw within so as to protect itself from harm. Similarly, at those times when there are several issues and challenges going on in the world at large- where we as an individual do not have any direct role to play; it is better to withdraw within and protect our self from the negativity which is otherwise rampant.

Turtle moves very slowly and protects itself much easily through challenging situations. In a symbolic way, we can look at a turtle as someone who obtains better stability, by lessening its speed and utilizes the tough exterior to deal with challenges that face it, while protecting its vulnerable side… its soft spots…

​Turtle also has a correlation with Lord Vishu’s Kurma avatar (the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu). Incidentally, this coming full moon, which is on May 6/7 (depending on where you are in the world), is also the day of Kurma Jayanti. 

This further fortifies the energy message that this quote from The Bhagavad Gita is bringing to us, for this week and for some time to come... 

Note: I will write a separate post on Kurma avatar and its symbolic significance. So, stay tuned for that…

Instead of blindly rushing into the week, it would be advisable to rein in a bit- lessen our speed of action. It will be important to mull over a situation, evaluate all possibilities of action and repercussions, before initiating a step. 

This could be a great week to reflect on where we have come to date and chalk out plans on, how we can progress going forward… a week to strategize and plan- instead of dashing bold actions. 

This week reflect on the above shloka and see what other meanings come up for you. What are some of the other interpretations that you feel more in tune with your own life situation.

​And above all, I hope that you will take the wisdom from this shloka, and utilize its guidance- not just for this coming week, but for all the times ahead… ​

​#bhaktiyoga #divineessence #TheBhagavadGita #GitaQuotes #GitaMessage #LordKrishna #KrishnaSpeaks #2020Messages

Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​

​Here is shloka from The Bhagavad Gita for this week. This message is from Chapter 10, Verse 41 which says:

​This is very obvious to view in animate beings. But this is also true of the animate beings. Even if there is a rock, a crystal, a river, a beautiful sunrise and so on- they all exist because of the divine essence which allows for it to come into existence.

So as we start a new week and we are looking at the situation going on around us (and in the world), at some level we are trying to figure out how to stay healthy and continue with our means of livelihood in this new and trying times… even as we are working on all these aspects of our life- let us make sure that first and foremost, we pay obeisance to the very essence which allow for all this to come into existence and also in our lives.

Once we firmly establish our connection with the divine then it is but natural that all the goodness and bounties of material existence are sure to flow in our life!!

This week reflect on the above shloka and see what other meanings come up for you. What are some of the other interpretations that you feel more in tune with your own life situation. And above all, I hope that you will take the wisdom from this shloka, and utilize its guidance- not just for this coming week, but for all the times ahead… 

Happy Akshaya Tritiya and I wish everyone a fantastic week ahead…

​#bhaktiyoga #divineessence #TheBhagavadGita #GitaQuotes #GitaMessage #LordKrishna #KrishnaSpeaks #2020Messages​

Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​

​Here is shloka from The Bhagavad Gita for this week. This message is from Chapter 2, Verse 67 which says:

​This verse reminds us that to stay on course with our life, it is important that we are always in true control of our intellect. Ultimately it is our intellect which helps us to decipher what is right from wrong, what is good from bad and so on. And we cannot do this if our intellect is clouded- it gets foggy with our senses running rampant (think about a drunk person trying to make any decision!!).
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Whenever we are very pulled in any one direction… which will happen if we are feeling too gravitated towards a particular situation or person, then in that case- we tend to get so involved that we are not able to maintain a calm within our self, we are not able to maintain the required distance to view the situation (or person) objectively and do what is correct and necessary.

Our thinking and because of that our actions are going to be driven by the pull… the emotion of that situation.

For e.g. if somebody upsets us because they were rude or hurtful, if we try to think or take action while we are feeling very hurt or angry; that decision will inevitably not be the correct one! Because of this sooner or later, we will need to face unpleasant results from our wrong thinking and our subsequent incorrect action. 

By the same token, if we are to wait some time to respond. I.e. allow our self to first feel calm and balanced (centered within our self) and then re-evaluate what happened, our action, their action and so on… then most of the time, we will be able to find trigger points from our own action which probably resulted in their behavior.

This can be a helpful learning opportunity for us! ​

It is also possible that we still feel that the way this other person behaved was incorrect, then we surely can take the required steps- but those steps will not be taken by a person of broken intellect, an intellect ‘hijacked by strong emotions’… but by someone who is properly utilizing their intellect to determine appropriate action after careful evaluation and contemplation.

This week reflect on the above shloka and see what other meanings come up for you. What are some of the other interpretations that you feel more in tune with your own life situation.

And above all, I hope that you will take the wisdom from this shloka, and utilize its guidance- not just for this coming week, but for all the times ahead… ​

​#bhaktiyoga #change #praying #divineessence #dealingwithchange #TheBhagavadGita #GitaQuotes #GitaMessage #LordKrishna #KrishnaSpeaks #2020Messages 

Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​

​Here is message-quote from The Bhagavad Gita for this week. This message is from Chapter 18, Verse 78 which says:

​This week’s message from The Bhagavad Gita reiterates the power of our faith and devotion.    Arjun is a seeker, but he is also a warrior. Most of us are in the same boat.

​Even as we are trying to understand the mysteries of our life and try to figure out the reality from all the illusion around us, we still do have to deal with day-to-day activities like paying the bills and dealing with colleagues and coworkers!

​Particularly if you have been following my work, then you probably took up some time these last couple of weeks to clearly figure out your goals, vision and mission for this new year. These last few days you probably utilized the powerful and favorable energies to set out some clear strategic plan of action. 

Now- this message, this quote from The Bhagavad Gita is reminding us, it is assuring us- that till our goals, our ambitions are for beneficial and for the higher good (in accordance to our Dharma) and we continue to proceed on our chosen path with faith and devotion, then we can be assured that we will have divine support and presence in our life and work- when we perform action, that is in accordance to our dharma and we do it to the best of our ability, acquiring the required skills (as necessary), honing and bettering our self (as needed)… and with the divine by our side, we are bound to be successful in all our ventures.

What a wonderful message to get for this week ahead. I hope you take help and heart from this quote… and have a fantastic week ahead… I wish you the very best…

​#bhaktiyoga #change #praying #divineessence #dealingwithchange #TheBhagavadGita #GitaQuotes #GitaMessage #LordKrishna #KrishnaSpeaks #2020Messages 

Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​

​Change is probably the most applicable word for the start that we have had to 2020!! I am sure, we all will agree that this year has had a very unique and intense start. We are returning from the brink of a possible major war and even though things have calmed down, they do not look all cleared and sorted out. 

On a personal front, you may be undergoing many changes- at all levels of your being- be it emotional, psychological or even physical. Also, things may be changing around you. You be contemplating changing your job or taking up some new course, getting into a new relationship and so on…

So, during such times in our life, when there seems to be so much of change and flux- in and around us, what do you think is the ONE thing that concerns most people??

​It is the distinct feeling of ‘Lack of Control’ or ‘Losing Control’. Many people chose certain unpleasantness over uncertain joy and happiness. In a strange way, uncertainty tends to stress and upset us, even though we know for a fact that the new situation will be far better for us or that the old situation was so terrible, that whatever the coming times bring us, it has got to be better than what we left behind!! 

I am sure, as you read those lines, you agree with the simple and clear logic behind those statements. But unfortunately, we humans are not very logical in thinking, behaviors and actions! And it is our irrational approach, which also makes us feel that we can control a situation, by ‘more’ structure and strategy… by ‘more’ planning. 
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But reality is that- life is uncertain by its very nature. Not that I am underrating the merits of good planning and implementation. We all know- that it is very important to have proper structure, discipline and planned approached in our life.

What I am indicating here is that since life is inherently very unpredictable and there are many changing vectors at any given instance; even as we plan our life to stay in control, we need to provide a lot of leeway for unexpected occurrences!

We need to understand that, ultimately everything pans out as per the grand divine plan! Now, if you are wondering about how karma and freewill play out, then check out that article- titled: Destiny ‘vs’ Freewill- what determines our life? i.e. How freewill and destiny operate in our Life.

The actual equation that corelates our action and outcome (fruits of our action) is not simple or linear. It is very complex and can (usually does) include several factors that are totally unknown to us. In such instances what is important is to do out best and then leave the rest for Divine grace and providence.

The key is to surrender… give up the need to always be in control (we are not anyways) and learn to excel at doing our actions to the best of our ability. ​

​And you will find that prayers are a great way to connect with the divine and to get into that space where we can feel the beneficial presence of the Divine working within our lives. Prayers can mean different things to different people- it is not how you do it, but how connected you feel with the source that is important.

Particularly over the next several weeks, make it a point to pray and connect with the Divine. Strive to do your best. Learn to establish a living connection with the Divine.

Find joy in being… being within and being in the conscious presence of the Higher Self/ Divine (called Bhakti Yoga). 

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Note: this Bhagavad Gita message is not just for this week (starting Jan 12, 2020) … but for many more weeks to come. Hope you take the time to learn and follow the path of Bhakti Yoga, which is probably one of the easiest Yoga methods to connect with the Divine and fortunately for us, it is also one of the most powerful!

​#bhaktiyoga #change #praying #divineessence #dealingwithchange #TheBhagavadGita #GitaQuotes #GitaMessage #LordKrishna #KrishnaSpeaks #2020Messages 

Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​

​Here is message-quote from The Bhagavad Gita for this week, which is the  last week of  2019 and not just the first week of 2020, but also of a brand new decade. This message  is from Chapter 7, Verses  6-7 which says:

This is an important transitioning week from the year 2019 into 2020. We are not only closing out a year, but also a decade and starting a new one. 

At an apparent level, there are many aspects- this could include people, locations, situations that we are leaving behind, and we are looking forward to the new in the coming years.

All of life- the animate and the inanimate objects, i.e. all the living beings as well as the objects are able to exist- because there is that something within them- ‘their essence’. We call that the divine energy or soul. This is more apparent when we see living being, but even inanimate objects that a certain essence about it- it is very dense for us to sense, but there are those who are able to tap into that energy level. ​

We get nutrition from a particular fruit or vegetable as per its vitamin and mineral content, but what is that ‘something’ that you feel even more nourished when you eat that fruit fresh?? Similarly, what is that special energy you feel when you hold a certain crystal in your hand or visit somewhere in nature? If you have experienced something ‘special’ then you have been able to tap into the essence of the in-animate world!

So, what is this essence which is within all of us?? It is the divine energy- the presence. Lord Krishna asks Arjuna to always remember this fact- that everything in this universe contains him at the very core, as it’s existential essence. Why is this important to remember??

In today’s day and age, we find that each individual is do attached with their own belief- this belief could be about their social and individual identity, their religion, their country… ultimately these are the many beliefs that shape up a person’s identity. In today’s time, people are so attached to their identity that they fail to see the divine essence in all the other people they meet or even interact with (via social media and news). ​

There seems to be a surge of intolerance- where each individual belief that their way of thinking and behavior is correct, and all other ways are wrong!! There are some sad, painful and even criminal manifestations of this behavior as indicated by the rise in hate-crimes, but if we as individuals are indulging in this way of thinking then at some level, we are also fostering such energies within us.

At an outward level we may better control our actions and not do something that could be considered ‘incorrect’ or ‘criminal”; but at a collective consciousness level, we are adding to this negative, detrimental energy with our own mis-guided and mis-placed beliefs!! 

It is important that we remember that at an apparent level a person could be harmful, criminal or even totally anti-soceity; but they still have that same divine essence within them, that exits within us and all of existence.

Does that mean we convince ourself- all is well and that it is all okay!! NO, not at all… if a particular action is harmful to you or the society at large then do what you need to do to curtail and counteract it, but do the required with respect to the action, while remembering that the do-er of those action does have the divine essence within them. ​

​Some great leader once said- “be against the crime, not the criminal”. This is very true, instead of ‘hating’ criminals, it is important that we view them with love as fellow being/s, with the divine essence within them while at the same time, doing our very best to tackle and counteract the ‘crime’!! 

This is also the reason why it is customary to greet someone with namaste. When we meet someone and start out our interaction with the word “namaste”, you are helping to establish the divine connection between the two of you. What you are saying to them is that, the divine essence in me is greeting the divine essence in you!

​This is a great way to remind our self of Lord Krishna’s words…

When you meet someone- in person or via social media or even hear about them in the news, before you think about them or judge their words or actions, first and foremost, mentally say a “namaste” to them.

This will help you to bring the wisdom of Lord Krishna’s words into your daily life… not just for this week and into this new year and this new decade… but going forward, all your life!! ​

​#TheBhagavadGita #GitaQuotes #GitaMessage #LordKrishna #KrishnaSpeaks #2020Messages #tolerance #atman #brahman #divineessence #pearlsonastring  #namaste  #honoringeveryone  #soulmessage 

Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​

​The message from The Bhagavad Gita for this week is from Chapter 2, Verse 13 which says:

​Daily we hear of news and events that rattle and upset us. Just this past week there was news of rampant and senseless stabbings in crowded places in Europe. Even as I was getting ready to write this post, I read about more violence in one of the US cities. As I could not recollect the city name off-hand, I thought to check it and found another news of crowd-shooting in Mexico!!

Such news of anger, hatred, violence obviously tends to not only upset us, but also de-stabilize our thinking. We tend to get caught in the negativity. It is a very well-known fact that bad news sells and that is the reason, we hear it so much more!!!!!
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When we hear of such negative events, it makes us feel vulnerable. We feel fearful for our own safety and also of our loved ones. In a way- we feel trapped. BUT, if we look at this scenario with a little more objectivity, then we will realize that- yes, there definitely has been an increase in violent crime. But is that a true increase or the fact that with instant news and social media, such negative news is more propagated than before??

​Also- as I have mentioned in some of the energy readings as well as other posts and so on- we are entering a very cautionary phase in our human evolution. Sometimes, it seems like things need to get bad before they get better and starting this week and over the course of several coming weeks, we may feel like we are in such a ‘going even worse’ phase!!
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Not just in terms of people acting angry and rebellious or even committing extreme acts of violence against humanity!! All this is possible but also there could be some if not many natural events which could cause tremendous destruction of human life and property. All of this is bound to upset us. It is bound to make us feel vulnerable. You know, in India (atleast amongst the Hindus), when someone dies, we are supposed to read The Bhagavad Gita over the 13 days of mourning!!

​The reason being, that the wisdom contained within the Gita can help us to understand the complexities of our life as well as provide us the strength to deal with grief, pain and sorrow which is bound to result from life’s transitory and transformational actions.

​One such inevitability of life is death!! One who is born is bound to die- it is not just the case with humans, but also with tress, insects, animals and even the stars. What is born must die. But, when we feel connected (and so also feel attachment) with those who die, then it makes us feel sad and we grieve their absence.

​The message from the Bhagavad Gita for this week (and which is also applicable for many weeks to come- almost until later part of January 2020); reminds us that life and death are both transitory! When we truly understand the wisdom of life’s nature itself, then we also understand death’s nature and because of this- we do not find any need to feel any sorrow or despair.
So, dear readers- over this next little while, be cautious of your own actions and other people’s reactions. If someone is being very belligerent or obnoxious; try to show more loving presence and patience.

​Try to be as much loving and forgiving as you can. We all bring our own energy into the collective energy field. The more we bring love and caring, that much more we can influence the collective energy field. But, do not get attached to the outcome. 

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Message from this shloka is not only applicable for this week but for all time to come- this is the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita.   The divine song as presented by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which represents the battle of life- as we all experience. ​

​The message from The Bhagavad Gita for this week is from Chapter 6, Verse 19 which says:

​“A lamp in a spot sheltered by the Spirit from the wind of desires does not flicker. This simile is used for the subdued mind of a yogi practicing meditation on the Spirit.”
- The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verse 19

This verse reminds us to not allow disturbing news and events around us to de-stabilize us! Even though we typically think of negative news or events as disturbing, many a times even extreme positive things can derail our mental equanimity and our sense of balance. 
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In this coming week, mull on the above verse and see how its wisdom is playing out in your life. When you hear of an upsetting event or feel worried in a challenging situation, realize that those are the external situations that are happening in your life. ​

​Ofcourse, you need to appropriately respond as is necessary to address or resolve that situation, but how you feel… how you allow for that situation to impact you, is totally within your control. You determine your response- not just the response, in terms of correct and accurate action, but also response in terms of how you feel (and even more importantly, continue to feel) about that situation- long after it has been addressed.

This is true not just for situations that immediately impact us or those that happen around us but also what we hear in the news and in the greater world at large. How are you responding to all that is happening around you? Can you bring the wisdom of this verse into your life this week? 
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Can you center yourself and be so balanced and stable within your own self- your deep, inner core; that no matter what your external circumstances happen to be or what is going on around you- you do not allow it to impact your sense of balance and equanimity?

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