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The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu scripture in the epic Mahabharata, categorised as a dialogue between prince Arjuna and his charioteer Krishna. In this dialogue, Krishna provides both inspiration and counsel to Arjuna on a number of issues that are troubling him, including obligations, justice, and the nature of the world. Here are the five lessons that can be learnt from the Bhagavad Gita with specific verses, their translation, and how they can be effectively applied to our everyday activity.
संबंधित विषय
ये भी पढें
Daily Dhaarmi : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9, Verse 22: Meaning and Verse
Daily Dhaarmi: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 47
Daily Dhaarmi: Bhagavad Gita
Verse 3.19
tasmād asaktaḥ satataṁ kāryaṁ karma samāchara
asakto hyācharan karma param āpnoti pūruṣhaḥ
Translation:
“Therefore, without attachment, always perform the work that has to be done; for a man attains the highest by doing work without attachment.”
Krishna then teaches Arjuna the principle of jñāna karma, which means that Arjuna should fight and perform the required duty without thoughts of the consequences. Another way of working is Karma Yoga which in essence means working without having our-self being worried about the fruits of the actions we are doing because each one of us has a responsibility to take.
In day to day life this can be achieved by shifting our perspective to simply do our best in any particular assignment without concern for the consequences. It can apply to one’s job, friendships, or any other challenges and goals, focusing on how much you tried and not how much it paid off can help fight stress and make you satisfied. For instance, a student should mark their calendar, study hard but not for the sake of getting high grades; an employee too should work hard without expecting promotions or a raise in pay.
Verse 2.38
sukha-duḥkhe same kṛitvā lābhālābhau jayājayau
tato yuddhāya yujyasva naivaṁ pāpam avāpsyasi
Translation:
“Having made pleasure and pain, gain and loss, victory and defeat the same, engage in battle for the sake of battle; thus you shall not incur sin.”
Krishna advises Arjuna to neither rejoice at victory nor grieve at defeat, nor at success and loss. Such mental stability is crucial for a person to carry out his duties with efficiency, free from fluctuations in emotions.
In practice it is about adopting a middle earth attitude to the vicissitudes of life. For example when experiencing success or failure should be composed. Meditation and mindfulness can assist in developing this stability and enable one to cope with stressful situations.
Verse 2.40
nehābhikrama-nāśho ’sti pratyavāyo na vidyate
svalpam apyasya dharmasya trāyate mahato bhayāt
Translation:
“In this path, there is no loss of effort, nor is there any harm. Even a little practice of this discipline protects one from great fear.”
According to Krishna, true knowledge and discrimination is the way to advise what is right and wrong and also says that a small amount of knowledge is sufficient to get rid of the biggest fears and all evils in life. The path of wisdom or Jnana Yoga is the process of knowing the soul and knowing the truth about the existence of the universe.
This can be applied by practising self reflection and reading philosophical or spiritual material from time to time. It is true that spending more time thinking and maybe attempting to get to know oneself and the world may lessen people’s anxiety and help them think through their actions more logically rather than out of fear and confusion.
Verse 9.34
man-manā bhava mad-bhakto mad-yājī māṁ namaskuru
mām evaiṣhyasi yuktvaivam ātmānaṁ mat-parāyaṇaḥ
Translation:
“Focus your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, and bow down to Me. By doing so, you will surely come to Me. Truly, I promise you this, for you are dear to Me.”
Krishna also explains the principles of the 6th type of yoga called Bhakti Yoga which emphasizes the need to offer one’s thoughts, actions, and feelings to a higher power. It is only natural for man to submit to a higher being and nurture friendship with it, this gives spiritual satisfaction.
This can be achieved by creating habits that relate to spirituality for instance praying, meditating or performing other religious activities that may be geared towards spirituality. A common example of this teaching is performing benevolences and dedicating the services to others.
Verse 4.7
yadā yadā hi dharmasya glānir bhavati bhārata
abhyutthānam adharmasya tadātmānaṁ sṛijāmyaham
Translation:
“Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an increase in unrighteousness, O Arjuna, at that time I manifest Myself on earth.”
ये विडियो भी देखें
Lord Krishna: भगवान कृष्ण और सुदामा की मित्रता का रहस्य क्या था ? | Bhaiya ji maharaj
This verse points to the fact that the forces of good and evil are ever at war, and the need for the intervention of a higher power to prevail over evil forces. It also represents the separation from worldly temptations so that one can concentrate on performing his or her duty and follow dharma.
In real life, it is the call to deny oneself the earthly possessions and pursuits in favour of higher religious values. Strengthening the perspective of not having desire for luxury also results in having a better and satisfied life. Habits and activities including minimalism, charity, and a more ethical way of living can contribute to weakening the hold of materialism.
Aastha Gupta
Roopali Jain
