In the previous episode, we had witnessed how the world operates as a complete and a well-knit integrated system and how Bhagawan controls its entire operation. All of us being part of this system, have our own roles to play and contributions to make, no matter whether they are small or large. When we take birth in this world, our roles and contributions commence, and it goes all the way till we die. Within this time frame, Bhagawan has also provided us with something called “intellect” with which we can perform our “Karma Yoga” in accordance with how Bhagawan wants us to perform. If we do so according to Bhagawan’s wish, we are automatically paving the way for attaining the highest “Moksha” through our actions.
“Devaan bhaavayataanena te devaan bhaavayantuvaha!
Parasparam bhaavayantah shreyah paramavaapyasa!!”
Bhagawan explains thus, “Oh Arjuna! If the system has to run smoothly, there should be stakeholders at every touch point. For this, I’ve created the “Devatas”, who will provide the necessary wind and rain for the world to survive. If we’ve to perform the “Homam”, we give the “Aahuti” (Divine offering) to Varuna Bhagawan, who is in-charge of providing rain to the world. Thus, performing the “Homam” is our job, and providing the rain is Varuna Bhagawan’s job. Similarly, we worship Vaayu Bhagawan, whose job is to ensure that the world has adequate wind for sustaining life. Thus, the entire world operates like a cycle, isn’t it? Oh Arjuna! Please understand that you are also part of this large cycle and you have your own contributions to make to this cycle. All I’m saying here is – Join hands with everyone to rotate this cycle and for this activity of yours, I’m granting you the highest “Moksha”!
“Yagnya shistaashinah santaha muchyante sarva kilmishaihi!
Te taham punjyate paapaaha ya pachantyaatma kaaranaath!!”
Here, Bhagawan Krishna explains clearly thus, “Oh Arjuna! Your entire life should be like a “Yagnya” or a spiritual offering to Bhagawan. Whatever you consume, it should first be offered to Bhagawan. Oh Arjuna! When do you think your entire life will be fruitful? It would be so only if your entire life is dedicated to “Yaaga” and “Yagnya” towards Bhagawan. If you only lead your life for yourself and to satisfy your pleasures, life will not be fruitful! Of course, you should get married and have children – But for what? It is your duty to create the next generation of people, with whom you should join hands and perform your “Karma Yoga” towards Bhagawan’s divine will and wish. Of course, you should build a house for yourself – But for what? To create a considerable amount of space for Bhagawan in that house and to perform the “Nitya-Anushtaanam” and “Aaraadhana”. Hence, in this way, whatever actions you do, should be dedicated to Bhagawan only!”
We might have a question here – “If I dedicate everything to Bhagawan, what will I have for myself?” This is exactly what Arjuna asks Bhagawan Krishna too. For this, Bhagawan gives a befitting answer thus, “Oh Arjuna! Of course, you can have something for yourself too. For instance, you can always consume whatever you’ve offered as “Neivedhya” to Bhagawan. That becomes a “Prasadham” for you with Bhagawan’s divine “Anugraha” in it! Similarly, if you’ve to wear a dress, you shall offer it to Bhagawan and once Bhagawan wears it once, you can continue to wear it henceforth. Similarly, if you’re constructing a living space for yourself, create a considerable space for Bhagawan, and the remaining is yours! So in this way, you should live a life that is mutually complementary with Bhagawan! This would enhance your “Bhagawad Chinta” (Thought about Bhagawan) in whatever you do. By doing so, your “Paapa Karma” (Sins) will start coming down gradually! Else, if you lead a selfish life for yourself only, please understand that you’re accumulating your sins more and more!”
Saying thus, Bhagawan Krishna teaches Arjuna and of course all of us as to how we should lead our lives with Bhagawan’s thoughts running all over us! So for today, let us understand this important point and in the next episode, we shall continue this discussion further! Stay tuned! 🙂
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