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dehino ‘smin yathā dehe kaumāram yauvanam jarā tathā dehāntara-prāptir dhīras tatra na muhyati Bhagvadgita (2.13) says that as the embodied soul continually passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. The self-realized soul is not bewildered by such a change. In this verse, Lord Krishna explains the concept of the eternal soul (Atman) and its journey through different phases of life and death. This verse underscores the importance of spiritual wisdom and selfrealization in transcending the fear and confusion associated with the cycle of birth and death, ultimately leading to liberation (moksha) from the material world.

In Vedic literature, a human is advised to be like the lotus; they should work without attachment, dedicating their actions to God, untouched by sin like water on a lotus leaf, like a beautiful flower standing high above the mud and water.

In Vedic literature, a human is advised to be like the lotus; they should work without attachment, dedicating their actions to God, untouched by sin like water on a lotus leaf, like a beautiful flower standing high above the mud and water.

In Vedic literature, a human is advised to be like the lotus; they should work without attachment, dedicating their actions to God, untouched by sin like water on a lotus leaf, like a beautiful flower standing high above the mud and water.

In Vedic literature, a human is advised to be like the lotus; they should work without attachment, dedicating their actions to God, untouched by sin like water on a lotus leaf, like a beautiful flower standing high above the mud and water.

In Vedic literature, a human is advised to be like the lotus; they should work without attachment, dedicating their actions to God, untouched by sin like water on a lotus leaf, like a beautiful flower standing high above the mud and water.

In Vedic literature, a human is advised to be like the lotus; they should work without attachment, dedicating their actions to God, untouched by sin like water on a lotus leaf, like a beautiful flower standing high above the mud and water.

A monk is someone who intelligently and diligently strives for the purest, most enlightened state of consciousness. He takes this to be his primary duty as a human being, and rightly so. He seeks to perfect his consciousness in order to taste the most sublime ecstasy of pure love for God. One does not have to become a monk in order to achieve this, but monk life especially facilitates progress towards spiritual realization.

In Bhagavadgita Lord Krishna says ‘sukha-duhkhe same krtvā’ (2.38) meaning treating happiness and sorrow equally. This concept is often associated with the practice of equanimity or maintaining a balanced and composed state of mind regardless of external circumstances. In Bhagavadgita (9:31) Lord Krishna declares ‘na me bhaktah pranaśyati’ “My devotee never perishes.” Those who have taken the shelter of Lord or who are unalloyed devotees of Lord Krishna do not perish/fall. In Srimad Bhagvatam (9.4.63) Lord Krishna is declaring His relationship with His devotees. He refers to Himself as “bhakta-parādhīna,” which means “I am under the control of my devotees.” This is a profound statement, highlighting the importance of devotion and the reciprocal relationship between God and His devotees. In Bhagvad Gita, at multiple places, Lord Krishna assures protection to his devotees. He says that for someone who has taken His shelter ‘Lord carries what he lacks and preserves what he has.’ In essence, life often resembles a precarious tightrope walk, where maintaining a harmonious perspective amid life’s joys and sorrows aids in successfully traversing it. Moreover, individuals who seek refuge in Lord Krishna find themselves enveloped in a protective safety net, ensuring that they do not stumble or fall along their journey

sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekam śaranam vraja aham tvām sarvapāpebhyo moksayisyāmi mā śucah” (Bhagavad-gita 18:66) “Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.” In this verse, Lord Krishna is instructing Arjuna to let go of all external or ritualistic duties. This doesn’t mean neglecting one’s responsibilities but rather emphasizing the importance of surrendering to the Divine Will over rigid adherence to rules and rituals. This verse encapsulates a key message of the Bhagavad Gita: the path to spiritual liberation and freedom from the cycle of birth and death comes through wholehearted surrender to the divine, transcending rigid adherence to external duties and concepts of rectitude.