Monday, March 25, 2024

Gita reflection Ch 3 verses 20 & 21

 25th March 2024


  • The lives of great men who practice detachment can be a source of inspiration for us to follow in their footsteps. Why would someone who has achieved total dispassion continue to tirelessly engage with the world? What is their purpose? 
  • On the dawn of wisdom, our inherent tendencies can be redirected toward a new channel. For example, a journalist like Swami Chinmayananda went on to preach the Bhagavad Gita throughout his life, while Swami Shivananda continued to practice medicine to serve the poor.
  • Great personalities have a significant influence on the generation. An honest politician, a proficient writer, a noble and successful businessman, a fearless warrior, etc., can inspire the world as much as a saint living in solitude. 
  • All great men lived fully for a given purpose and proved to the world that dedicated action to uphold a goal and vision in life fulfills the purpose of being human.

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