Categories: Shloka For The Week and The Bhagavad Gita
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:
“When one can completely withdraw the senses from the sense objects as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into the shell for protection from calamity, then the intellect of such a person is considered steady. ”
- The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 58
- The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 58
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.
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.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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