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Following One’s Conscience Inspite of Distractions Leads to Evolution

अर्जुन उवाच |

अथ केन प्रयुक्तोऽयं पापं चरति पूरुष: |
अनिच्छन्नपि वार्ष्णेय बलादिव नियोजित: || 3.36||

Arjuna uvācha

atha kena prayukto ’yaṁ pāpaṁ charati pūruṣhaḥ
anichchhann api vārṣhṇeya balād iva niyojitaḥ|| 36||

Shloka Translation
BG – Ch. 3- Ver. 36:

Why, O descendent of Vrishni (Krishna), is a person compelled to do sinful activities, even if reluctantly, as if by force?

Explanation

We intuitively know that some actions are wrong, but we nonetheless perform them, as if compelled by some powerful force. Arjun is curious as to what that powerful force is.

Arjuna poses a question that almost everyone finds perplexing. You know what you should do, yet something inside you seems to be forcing you to do exactly what you don’t want to do. As a result, you suffer and become agitated. Arjuna wants to know what’s causing the problem so he can solve it.

It is sinful conduct for you if your conscience revolts against an act and creates mental turmoil. It is not a sin if it does not affect you. God is the seat of virtue, and being his fragments, we all have a natural affinity to morality and goodness. The voice of conscience arises from the goodness that is inherent in the soul.

Verse & what we can learn

Our likes and dislikes pull us all the time and want us to make that which is against conscience but if we want to progress we should stick to the voice of conscience.

Teachings of Krishna give the right direction to life and Daily practice of meditation helps us by giving us the inner strength and improving physical health to follow the path that Krishna has shown us.

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 verse, Shri Krishna gives answer to Arjuna.

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