Gita reflection Ch 6 verses 8 & 9

16th May 2024

• What we value in our lives may not hold the same importance for others. Additionally, our own values may change as we grow older. 

• For instance, a young child may value toys over books, while a teenager may prioritize the company of friends. As we mature, our desires and priorities shift, and we may seek to acquire certain things while letting go of others.

• However, for a yogi who has achieved Self-knowledge, material possessions such as earth, stone, and gold hold equal value. The yogi neither rejects nor hates them since he doesn't value them anymore while understanding that they may still hold value for others. 

• Furthermore, the yogi treats everyone equally, regardless of whether they are friends, enemies, relatives, or good or bad people. As the yogi is steadfast in the Self, which is the same in all, he cannot help but see oneself in everyone.