Friday, December 6, 2024

Gita reflection Ch 18 verses 23 & 24

6th December 2024


Who is considered a good person? The common answer is someone who does good deeds. But what exactly constitutes a good action? According to Lord Krishna, good action goes beyond simply doing good.

Sattvic action involves performing daily duties without attachment, free from likes and dislikes, and without seeking rewards. 

Some individuals may engage in good actions, such as building community hospitals, schools, and temples, but they do so with an attachment to the actions and their outcomes. 

Because they lack the Sattvic attitude of detachment, they perform these deeds driven by ego and experience significant mental strain. Lord Krishna describes this approach as Rajasic action.



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