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Growing Down
"Growing Down" and "The Roads of Happiness" reflect a nostalgic journey back to the simple, joyous essence of life, emphasizing the beauty of familial bonds and the rejection of materialistic pursuits for true contentment. In "Growing Down," the narrator recounts a personal transformation inspired by the innocence and adventures of childhood, especially through the eyes of his own children. Once consumed by aspirations of adulthood, wealth, and fame, he finds a deeper, more fulfilling joy in reverting to…-
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Curly Locks
In "Curly Locks," the poem ponders over the innocence of a child, Curly Locks, questioning what knowledge the child might hold about the world's complexities, pains, and joys. It reflects on the untouched purity and the potential awareness of a future that includes both happiness and trouble, wondering whether the child can grasp the experiences that lie ahead. "Baby's Got a Tooth" narrates the joyous moment a father learns his baby has grown a tooth, transforming an ordinary day into one of delight.…-
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CHAPTER XVIII ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter XVIII of the Bhagavad-Gita, titled "Mokshasanyasayog," or "The Book of Religion by Deliverance and Renunciation," Arjuna queries Krishna about the true nature of renunciation (Sannyas) and abandonment (Tyaga), seeking clarification on what differentiates them. Krishna explains that Sannyas involves the forsaking of actions driven by desire, while wise sages see Tyaga as the relinquishment of the fruits of one's actions. He clarifies that not all actions are to be renounced; actions such as…-
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CHAPTER XVII ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
Chapter XVII of the Bhagavad-Gita delves into the nuances of faith, worship, and the inherent nature of human beings as questioned by Arjuna and expounded by Krishna. Arjuna's inquiry pertains to the fate of those who, disregarding sacred traditions and scriptures, follow their conviction in worship. Krishna categorizes faith into three distinct types, stemming from the qualities (Gunas) - Sattva (truth and goodness), Rajas (passion and activity), and Tamas (ignorance and inertia). Krishna elucidates…-
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CHAPTER XVI ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter XVI of the Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna delineates the virtues that guide an individual towards a heavenly birth, contrasting them with the traits leading to a darker fate. Krishna starts by listing the qualities of a divine nature: fearlessness, unwavering focus on wisdom, generosity, controlled desires, piety, appreciation for solitude, humility, honesty, patience, a mind unbothered by worldly desires, equilibrium, non-judgmental charity, empathy towards the suffering, contentment, a gentle…-
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CHAPTER XV ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter XV of the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna presents the allegory of the Aswattha tree, symbolizing material life, to impart wisdom on detachment and spiritual liberation. He describes how the Aswattha tree, known as the Banyan tree, stands with its roots upwards and branches down, mirroring the inversion of spiritual reality in physical existence. This tree's leaves symbolize the hymns of the Vedas, whispering truths of the universe to those who understand its nature. Krishna explains that the…-
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CHAPTER XIV ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter XIV of the Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna elevates the discourse to disclose the most profound wisdom, stating that through its understanding, all saints achieve perfection, escaping the cycle of rebirth. The universe, described as a grand maternal entity, is where Krishna plants the seeds of life, stating that every birth originates from this cosmic womb. Krishna self-identifies as the paternal figure, embedding the seed that gives rise to all life forms, with Brahma acting as the conduit through which…-
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CHAPTER XIII ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
Chapter XIII of the Bhagavad-Gita, as interpreted, presents a profound dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna on the nature of the physical world (Kshetra) and the eternal soul (Kshetrajna). Krishna elucidates that the physical entity we perceive is the field (Kshetra) where life manifests, while the soul (Kshetrajna) is the eternal seer, the essence that truly understands and perceives. Krishna, embodying universal consciousness, asserts his omnipresence across all fields, highlighting the importance of…-
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CHAPTER XII ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter XII of the Bhagavad-Gita, Arjuna inquires of Krishna about the nature of devotion and the most efficacious path to reach the Divine. He poses a question distinguishing between those who worship God in a tangible, revealed form and those who worship the Unmanifest, the Unrevealed, and the Unthinkable, seeking to understand which form of devotion is superior. Krishna responds by valuing all forms of devotion but highlights the sanctity of those who worship with unwavering faith and devotion,…-
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CHAPTER XI ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
Chapter XI of the Bhagavad-Gita, titled "The Vision of the Universal Form," unfolds a profound dialogue between Arjuna, the warrior prince, and Krishna, his charioteer and divine mentor, revealing the universal form of God. Arjuna, having been enlightened on the supreme knowledge of Adhyatman, which dispelled his ignorance about life and death, desires to behold the actual form of Krishna's divinity. Responding to Arjuna's request, Krishna grants him divine vision to perceive his universal form, an…-
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