Bhagavad Gita - Book 12, Volume 8

ACTIVITY OF THE DAY

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ACTIVITY OF THE DAY:

PROCEDURE:

Let us discuss the following scenario to understand how we can apply Krishna’s teaching about surrendering the results of our action in real life.

Let us imagine a hypothetical situation.
An important exam is coming up for
your friend Rugwed. This will require
Rugwed to study a big book for several
hours each day for the next one month.
Which of the following three approaches
do you recommend for your friend:

Approach 1: Every now and then Rugwed looks at the large number of unread pages in his book and counts the few days left to go for his Exam. He feels so overwhelmed that Rugwed finds it difficult to focus on what he is reading.

ACTIVITY OF THE DAY:

PROCEDURE:

Approach 2: Rugwed sets daily milestones to cover the syllabus in the available time and focus only on meeting his daily targets. He says to God "Let the result be what you think is best for me".

Approach 3: Rugwed often visualizes what will happen if he fails the exam. He thinks of all the direct and indirect consequences of not passing the exam. In order to motivate himself, Rugwed tries to imagine the appreciation he will receive if he gets good grades and the humiliation he will have to face if he fails. Fear and greed push Rugwed to keep reading.

INFERENCE:

The freedom and immense relief that results from surrendering the results of one's action to God, is liberation.