30th October 2024
In the earlier chapters, Lord Krishna emphasized the need to retain a Sattvic nature of the mind for the growth of knowledge. The soul's inner divinity manifests when certain values are cultivated through rigorous practice. The following are the signs of a divine soul:
1. Fearlessness
2. Purity of mind
3. Persistence in knowledge and yoga
4. Charity and control of the external organs
5. Sacrifice
6. Scriptural study
7. Austerity and rectitude
8. Non-injury
9. Truthfulness
10. Absence of anger
11. Renunciation
12. Control of the internal organ
13. Absence of vilification
14. Kindness to Creatures
15. Non-covetousness
16. Gentleness
17. Modesty
18. Freedom from restlessness
Although these qualities are found naturally in wise individuals, they have been assiduously practiced by them over many lives. This is similar to the effortless performance of a skillful artist on the stage, for which the artist may have spent endless hours in practice!
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