CONSULTATION SESSION 2
I saw ARJUNA in me.
Every time I decide to act/perform my duty and plan the course of action (resembles Arjuna’s decision to place the chariot in the midst of the battlefield), the saga unfolds in my mind…
The glories/regrets/mistakes of my past
The anxieties/worries of the future
Fear of failing in the present
The complaints of unconducive circumstances and situations
The comparison trips
The expectations/perceptions of the society
In no time…
I’m engulfed with immense SHOKA.
No wonder 1.29 Seedanti mama gaatrani …
1.30 Gaandeevam sramsate…
Became my favorite verses.
Oh…the classic case of ‘ARJUNA CRISIS’
Kripaya Paraya – illogical compassion in delusion
‘Life is unfair, cruel!’ I proclaimed.
I sympathised with my emotions.
SHOKA & MOHA became my comfort zone.
Lost my perspective {identity}
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Body and mind broken
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Intellect arrested
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Inaction
I understand Shoka is the most destructive power the mind can face.
NEVER BE SORROWFUL.
But how?? How to avoid Shoka/Moha always?
Rx The M.D RESUSCITATED ME!
Kutastvaa kasmalam idam – felt like current to revive my intellect in arrest.
Uttishtha Parantapa – my adrenaline!
Now I know what to do when Shoka attacks
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I seek the Lord [cry, lament to the lord/Guru]
Japa and prayers – SOS
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Set ‘Uttishtha Parantapa’ as a mental reminder
[maybe I should, on my phone too, as an alarm/reminder]
HE gave me HOPE!
I have progressed from
Soaksamvignamanasah →→→Uttishtha Parantapa.
It definitely takes tremendous effort to keep SHOKA away.
I’m working on it.
Uttishtha Parantapa!!!
About the Author:
Dr. Krishnajaya W. K. is a student of the Master Gita Master Life course.
