Bhagavad Gita

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Dhyana Yogam: Chapter 6: Verse 40

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If One Acts Positively In The Present Mind Will Be Peaceful And He Is Assured Of Success In Future

श्रीभगवानुवाच |

पार्थ नैवेह नामुत्र विनाशस्तस्य विद्यते |
न हि कल्याणकृत्कश्चिद्दुर्गतिं तात गच्छति || 6.40||

śhrī bhagavān uvācha

pārtha naiveha nāmutra vināśhas tasya vidyate
na hi kalyāṇa-kṛit kaśhchid durgatiṁ tāta gachchhati|| 6.40||

Shloka Translation
BG – Ch. 6- Ver. 40:

The Supreme Lord said: Parth, those who follow the spiritual path do not face destruction in this world or in the world to come. One who strives for God-realization, my dear friend, is never overcome by evil.

Explanation

The Guru treats his disciple as if he were his father, and as a result, the Guru sometimes refers to the disciple as son. Shree Krishna is demonstrating his love and grace for Arjun to show that God looks after those who walk in his footsteps. They are beloved by God because they engage in the most blessed of activities, and “the doer of good never comes to sorrow.” This scripture claims that God will protect the devotee both in this world and the next. This statement provides great comfort to all spiritual seekers.

Arjuna had enquired about what happens to a meditator who does not achieve perfection before dying. Shri Krishna responds emphatically, stating definitely that the meditator will experience neither pain or distress while in this or any other world. He will, in reality, achieve a higher position, both materially and spiritually.

The meaning of Shri Krishna’s statements must be carefully deciphered. He is not claiming that the meditator will achieve material success as a result of his meditation. Wealth, power, and fame are the common measures of success in our world, but none of these things are guaranteed as a result of meditation. Shri Krishna wants us to realise that anyone who practices meditation with sincerity will develop dispassion for wealth, power, and fame. He is unconcerned whether he achieves financial success or not. As a result, a lack of material achievement will not bother him.

However, this does not imply that the meditator achieves a pitiful condition. In truth, the seeker will be in tune and in harmony with the world if they really practise mediation. The world will thereafter take care of all of the seeker’s need.

Verse & what we can learn

A good person and one who practices meditation will never perish either in this world or in present or in the future. Your mind will be at ease as long as you are performing positively in the present, and you will be certain of future success. All you have to do now is follow your conscience.

You may or may not achieve Enlightenment if you follow the spiritual path. You will, nevertheless, be a happy and successful individual. You will not be destroyed. The return is determined by your current level and the amount of effort you put in.

To acquire knowledge and to implement that knowledge in life one needs to be mentally and physically active and healthy and for that daily meditation is a great tool.

There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, meditation for stress, and each meditation benefits are countless. There are also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

In the Next verses, Shree Krishna goes on to explain how God preserves the yogi’s efforts even if he or she does not complete the journey in this life.

Let’s learn to live with “The Gita” via Meditation Affinity…

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