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What does Krishna say about attachment?
One will be obsessed by the thoughts of somebody or something and will be unable to bear the thought of losing the same. We should never be attached to anyone or anything except God, because such attachment leads to suffering.
What Krishna says about himself?
He is the strength of the strong, devoid of passion and desire, and sex life which is not contrary to religious principles. In chapter 10 Krishna lists more of His potencies. Bg 10.21 – Of the Adityas I am Visnu, of lights I am the radiant sun, of the Maruts I am Marici, and among the stars I am the moon.
What does Krishna say about problems?
If you have a problem, only you will have a solution to it, and not your friend. To find answers to your questions, you will have to look within.
What is detachment According to Gita?
The Bhagavad Gita, which is surely the basic text on the practice of detachment, is wonderfully explicit on this point. Krishna tells Arjuna that acting with detachment means doing the right thing for its own sake, because it needs to be done, without worrying about success or failure. (T.S.
What is detachment in Hinduism?
The Hindu view of detachment comes from the understanding of the nature of existence and the true ultimate state sought is that of being in the moment. In other words, while one is responsible and active, one does not worry about the past or future. Vairagya is a Hindu term which is often translated as detachment.
What does the Bhagavad-Gita say about detachment?
“When he [, the virtuous person,] renounces all desires and acts without craving, possessiveness, or individuality, he finds peace.” Bhagavad-Gita 2:71 “Always perform with detachment any action you must do; performing action with detachment, one achieves supreme good.” Bhagavad-Gita 3:19
What is the true self of Krishna?
Krishna responds by saying he is the true Self of every being, as well as the most glorious of every sphere on Earth and in the Heavens. He is Vishnu, the sun, Marichi, Mount Meru, the Ganges, Om. He is birth, death, and every other ritual that is trusted and venerated. He is the judge, jury, and executioner.
Why does Lord Krishna keep answering Arjuna’s questions?
Krishna, after all, keeps answering all of Arjuna’s questions by arguing that all he must do is meditate on him, and his divine powers — and now, for the first time, Arjuna truly understands why. Perhaps it is fruitful at this point to compare the Gita and the Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible.
What does Krishna say about renunciation?
Krishna sees renunciation not as the act of giving up all material belongings — or shunning work, the family, material possessions — but rather as renouncing the “I, me, mine” which is the source of all sorrow. A person who commits truly selfless service sees himself not as the ‘doer,’ but rather a vessel for divine obligation.