Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Choice.

 When one thinks of death then he recollects all the choices he has made throughout his life. 

In essence, the Gita recognises the individual''s liberty and leaves the ultimate choice in the hands of the seeker. Liberal and without prejudice, the Bhagavad Gita is Lord Krishna''s gift to humankind, to help us deal with the turbulence of life in as rational a manner as is humanly possible. 



santuṣhṭaḥ satataṁ yogī yatātmā dṛiḍha-niśhchayaḥ


mayy arpita-mano-buddhir yo mad-bhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ



“dear to me is my devotee who is always content; a yogi, self-controlled, strongly decisive and who has dedicated his mind and intellect to me”


When suffering from indecisivenessWhen confused between two course of actionsWhen procrastinating a decisionBhagavad Gita asks to have a focused and unified mind while making a decision.




“vyavasāyātmikā buddhir ekeha kuru-nandana


bahu-śhākhā hyanantāśh cha buddhayo ’vyavasāyinām”



“O descendant of the Kurus, the intellect of those who are on this path is resolute, and their aim is one-pointed. But the intellect of those who are irresolute is many-branched.”



When two alternatives are making it impossible for you to decide anythingWhen you are required to accept someone else’s decisionsWhen most of the information in front of you is not helping but creating additional confusion.Bhagavad Gita says, while making decision, never be biased by any result of the any possible outcome.


“sukha-duḥkhe same kṛitvā lābhālābhau jayājayau


tato yuddhāya yujyasva naivaṁ pāpam avāpsyasi”



“Fight for the sake of duty, treating alike happiness and distress, loss and gain, victory and defeat. Fulfilling your responsibility in this way, you will never incur sin.”



When it is difficlut to decide between two different ocurses of action.When you are suffering uneasy for the decisions you have already madeWhen you keep rethinking about the path you have not chosenWhen making a decision becomes a deadlockMake sure to clear all doubts before making any decision.


naṣhṭo mohaḥ smṛitir labdhā tvat-prasādān mayāchyuta


sthito ‘smi gata-sandehaḥ kariṣhye vachanaṁ tava”



“O infallible one, by your grace my illusion has been dispelled, and I am situated in knowledge. I am now free from doubts, and I shall act according to your instructions.”



There is limited information available to make a decisionWhen in confusion about what is already decidedWhen two similar but confusing path make it impossible to decide anything.Depend on wise people while making decisions.


karpanya-doshopahata-svabhavah


prichchhami tvam dharma-sammudha-chetah


yach-chhreyah syannishchitam bruhi tanme


shishyaste ’ham shadhi mam tvam prapannam”



“I am confused about my duty and am besieged with anxiety and faintheartedness. I am your disciple and am surrendered to you. Please instruct me for certain what is best for me.”



When not able to decide between alternative courses of actionsWhen emotions cloud your judgmentWhen no option seem correctWhen you think that any decision you make will lead to harmAlways think positive about all the outcomes of your decisions.


hato vā prāpsyasi swargaṁ jitvā vā bhokṣhyase mahīm


tasmād uttiṣhṭha kaunteya yuddhāya kṛita-niśhchayaḥ”



“If you fight, you will either be slain on the battlefield and go to the celestial abodes, or you will gain victory and enjoy the kingdom on earth. Therefore arise with determination, O son of Kunti, and be prepared to fight.”



When anyting you decide to do seem to lead to distructionWhen you seek comfort in indecisivenessWhen you are stuck in a place



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