Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Gita reflection Ch 6 verses 34 & 35

29th May 2024


  • The mind and the wind share a similar nature - both are restless and uncontrollable. Even if they are brought under control, it is only temporary.
  • The mind constantly seeks happiness in everything. When it is deprived of one source of happiness, it quickly moves on to the next available object or person to pursue the same.
  • Lord Krishna advised Arjuna to control the mind through relentless practice with dispassion. 
  • While practice involves action, Dispassion is not a specific action, nor is it an escape from attractions. 
  • Dispassion is achieved through knowledge and the recognition of the temporary nature of the happiness obtained from objects and beings. 


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