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Something beyond us that is working through us Outreach, in any form, compels us to become conscious of something beyond ourselves. At times, we may think, “I want to speak the best possible lines. I have exactly what it takes to speak to persuade this person.” We express ourselves thoroughly, only to be met with a blank face. Other times, we sense that this person is not inclined to listen, unlikely to understand, deeming the conversation a waste of time. However, there are instances when we utter something unexpected, and suddenly, it’s as if the lights go off in their head, and a change occurs in their eyes. It becomes apparent that something beyond us is at play, working through us. Thus, we witness the magic of Krishna at work, both in their hearts and in ours. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 15.15) From: https://gitadaily.com/something-beyond-us-that-is-working-through-us/ Watch this content at: Something beyond us that is working through us To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

God is working on His project, us We all have our projects, ambitions, and dreams. We work on them, pray for them, and sometimes engage in them as a service to God, intending to offer the fruits to Him. However, there are instances when these endeavors may not seem to materialize. In those moments, we may question whether God hears us, helps us, or even cares for us. In truth, God is always present in our hearts, as emphasized in the Bhagavad Gita (15.15), “sarvasya cāhaṁ hṛdi sanniviṣṭo.” He is diligently working on the project that is most important to Him – “We Ourselves.” Regrettably, we often become entangled in external pursuits, forgetting that our heart and consciousness matter most. God cares deeply about our consciousness and is continually working to elevate it, leading us toward a state of being enriched with His presence and supreme happiness. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 15.15) From: https://gitadaily.com/god-is-working-on-his-project-us/ Watch this content at: God is working on His project, us https://youtube.com/shorts/6s0olqgcYao To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Don’t limit God with your dreams Don’t limit God with your dreams. While we all aspire to create a better life, there are times when our dreams remain unfulfilled despite our prayers and efforts. In those moments, it is crucial not to let ourselves be crushed by the disappointment. If we perceive that God’s plans are confined by our dreams, we may be underestimating the vastness of His intentions. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us that Krishna is our greatest well-wisher, and His plans extend far beyond the scope of our dreams. Therefore, let us remain open to what He has in store for us, even when our envisioned dreams do not materialize. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 18.14) From: https://gitadaily.com/dont-limit-god-with-your-dreams/ Watch this content at: Don’t limit God with your dreams https://youtube.com/shorts/bTaQmItz2bE To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Accepting that some things are beyond our understanding Does faith mean accepting without understanding? Not at all. Faith means accepting that some things are beyond our understanding, not that we accept all things without understanding. The Bhagavad Gita itself demonstrates how Arjuna asks many reasonable questions, and Krishna answers those questions. In general, by studying wisdom texts like the Bhagavad Gita, we come to understand God’s benevolence, as described in Bhagavad Gita 5.29, “suhṛdaṁ sarva-bhūtānāṁ.” However, when specific events occur in our lives, and we struggle to make sense of them, the Bhagavad Gita provides guidance to enhance our understanding. Yet, when we can’t make sense of things, we can accept them as part of God’s inconceivable will. Therefore, faith helps us transcend normal understanding rather than limit our normal understanding. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 05.29) From: https://gitadaily.com/accepting-that-some-things-are-beyond-our-understanding/ Watch this content at: Accepting that some things are beyond our understanding https://youtube.com/shorts/dXcj1985t9U To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Protecting ourselves from a bad attitude Just as we wouldn’t choose to live with someone with a bad attitude, why should we tolerate our own bad attitude? Imagine living with a person who is constantly complaining, nagging, and tormenting. We would try to distance ourselves from that person as quickly as possible. What if such a person were not living outside us but inside us? That is essentially our situation when we live with our own bad attitude. Fortunately, by studying wisdom texts like the Bhagavad Gita, we can understand that we are distinct from our mind. We don’t have to succumb to our mind, especially when it exhibits a bad attitude. Thus, we can protect ourselves by creating distance from our mind when it manifests a negative disposition. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 06.06) From: https://gitadaily.com/protecting-ourselves-from-a-bad-attitude/ Watch this content at: Protecting ourselves from a bad attitude https://youtube.com/shorts/HbgIuHHKhGk To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Choosing to be resourceful Even if we can’t control what we are going through, we can control how we go through it. Sometimes, problems come rushing at us from various directions, and we find ourselves in a dark tunnel that seems beyond our control. At such times, we still have the power to choose how we navigate through it. We can choose to be resentful, allowing our mind to replay the question, “why, why, why,” and rendering ourselves helpless. Alternatively, we can choose to be resourceful, seeking ways to take steps forward and, ultimately, looking up to God as the ultimate source of strength and wisdom to navigate whatever challenges life throws our way. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 18.43) From: https://gitadaily.com/choosing-to-be-resourceful/ Watch this content at: Choosing to be resourceful https://youtube.com/shorts/JuV5mqJ535g To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Resist the temptation to quit Resist the temptation to quit on ourselves by recalling the Lord who never quits on us. When striving for self-improvement and facing repeated lapses and relapses, discouragement may set in, leading us to contemplate giving up. During such moments when hope is needed, we can remember the Lord present in our hearts, who has always been there for us. Krishna is with us because He has not lost hope in us. He has not quit on us, and He never will because, beneath all our impurities, each of us is a pure spiritual soul. He sees that potential and endeavors to assist us. By focusing on Him, we can discover hope even in the midst of hopelessness. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 02.03) From: https://gitadaily.com/resist-the-temptation-to-quit/ Watch this content at: Resist the temptation to quit https://youtube.com/shorts/ckBErsYM808 To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Does God know our pain? God knows our pain, and He understands what we stand to gain by persevering through the pain. When we are suffering, we might question whether God is aware of our struggles or if He truly cares. According to the Bhagavad Gita, God knows the past, present, and future, comprehending each one of us, even if we are not fully aware of Him. His knowledge of past, present, and future implies that He understands not only our current struggles but also the direction we are heading in the future. God desires for us to realize and relish eternal happiness by manifesting our full spiritual potential, and that is the destination He will guide us toward if we connect with Him in a mood of prayerful devotion. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 05.20) From: https://gitadaily.com/does-god-know-our-pain/ Watch this content at: Does God know our pain? https://youtube.com/shorts/yHI0lXZZsRg To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Who is writing our life’s story If we consider our life to be a story, then who is writing the story? We may say that we ourselves are writing the story through the choices we make. Yes, that is true, but often our choices are not entirely our own. They are influenced by other people’s opinions about us, and by factors that we may not even be consciously aware of. That’s why these unconscious influencing factors need to be healthy, not unhealthy. The world is always going to affect us, and sometimes negatively. To counter that negative influence, we need to regularly hear God’s words. When we study the Bhagavad-Gita consistently, it ensures that God’s voice becomes a subconscious guide from within, shaping our story toward perfection. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 18.73) From: https://gitadaily.com/who-is-writing-our-lifes-story/ Watch this content at: Who is writing our life’s story https://youtube.com/shorts/Qc_uFp1Dv2Y?si=UpoMGgFtR-Kd7Pu8 To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Are we indispensable or dispensable? To think that we are indispensable is an illusion. But to think that we are dispensable is also an illusion. Whenever we have some significant responsibility, say we have a family to look after or we have some major service to do, we may think that we are indispensable, and that is an illusion because the world will move on without us. Maybe not in the exact same way, but the world will move on. However, this notion can take us to the other extreme and make us feel that we are dispensable in the sense that we are utterly worthless. Actually, Krishna cares for each one of us, and in his eyes, we are never dispensable. He values us and wants us. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 02.12) From: https://gitadaily.com/we-are-neither-indispensable-nor-dispensable/ Watch this content at: Are we indispensable or dispensable? https://youtube.com/shorts/5YMCLLl1_5E?feature=share To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Graduating in the university of adversity Graduating in the University of Adversity. The universe is a university, and in this, the subject that we learn is adversity. The Bhagavad Gita states that this world is dukhalaya. Most of the things that we learn are what we learn through facing adversities, going through them, and growing through them. If we understand this fundamental point, then we stop trying to run away from problems and start focusing on what we can be learning through those problems. And if we turn towards God in a mode of prayerful devotion, then that learning can become so uplifting and enriching that the adversity starts becoming minimized and becomes more tolerable. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 06.22) From: https://gitadaily.com/graduating-in-the-university-of-adversity Watch this content at: Graduating in the university of adversity https://youtube.com/shorts/h2vy1HqqMp0 To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Becoming Bitter or Becoming Better Why do some people become bitter when life gives them problems? And why do others become better, not bitter? That’s primarily because people view themselves differently. And that makes their vision of their life’s problems different. If they think that the problem is so big and they are so tiny, when they feel helpless and maybe even hopeless, that naturally makes them bitter. But if they see that the problem may be huge but they are parts of a far bigger God and that God has a plan for them, then by staying connected with God in a mood of service, they evolve in wisdom, in their capacity for resilience and service. And thus, they become better. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 18.35) From: https://gitadaily.com/becoming-bitter-or-becoming-better/ Watch this content at: Becoming Bitter or Becoming Better https://youtube.com/shorts/21zf9FwQRcI To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Humility is a gaining of our intelligence See humility not as a weakening or a losing of our ego. See it more as a strengthening and gaining of our intelligence. Whenever we have to do something in which we are going to lose something, we become extremely reluctant. And that’s what happens to us when we have to admit that we are wrong, which is what humility often requires us to do. While, yes, our ego may be losing when we admit we are wrong, but it is our intelligence that is gaining. We are gaining greater wisdom, greater experience, greater insight. And if we focus on what we are gaining, then humility will become easier to cultivate. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 13.08) From: https://gitadaily.com/humility-is-a-gaining-of-our-intelligence/ Watch this content at: Humility is a gaining of our intelligence https://youtube.com/shorts/AfY5ulzZ5WI To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Hopeless not to be helpless We may be helpless, but we don’t have to be hopeless. Sometimes life puts us in situations where there is absolutely nothing we can do about that situation. Though we may feel helpless, we don’t need to ever let ourselves feel hopeless. Why? Because God, Krishna, is always with us, within us. And we may be helpless, but he is never helpless. He has endless resources with him, and he has plans that we cannot even imagine. And if we keep our hope fixed in Him, we will never lose hope but we’ll find some shimmer of light to take us ahead, one step at a time, till our situation of helplessness goes away. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 18.66) From: https://gitadaily.com/hopeless-not-to-be-helpless/ Watch this content at: Hopeless not to be helpless https://youtube.com/shorts/jXQOKmlvkP8 To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

A better lie or a better life? When we commit a mistake due to some impurity inside us, do we seek a better lie for covering that mistake, or do we seek a better life by curing the impurity that led to the mistake? Generally, whenever some mistake happens from our side, our first tendency is to excuse ourselves by covering it up. And often, we use our intelligence to come up with lies and better lies and still better lies so that the cover-up seems convincing. Such is our intelligence corrupted by selfish desires and lusts, as the Bhagavad-Gita explains in 3.42. But instead, what we can do is try to cure the impurity by practicing bhakti, by praying to Krishna, by letting Him enter into our heart, and thus we can create a better life for ourselves. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 03.42) From: https://gitadaily.com/a-better-lie-or-a-better-life/ Watch this content at: A better lie or a better life? https://youtube.com/shorts/UOXIf9vmnHI To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Two kinds of extremism Two kinds of extremism: Extremism can be in thought and in action. Extremism in thought is often called exclusivism, where people believe, for example, if they’re religious, that their religious tradition has exclusive access to God. Exclusivism can make people disrespectful or dismissive of others, but that itself does not make them violent. However, exclusivism can degenerate into extremism, where people start taking extreme actions against those who do not agree with their beliefs and their traditions. Such extremism is the cause of incredible violence. So while exclusivism itself is bad, it’s tolerable. Extremism is intolerable. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 17.15) From: https://gitadaily.com/two-kinds-of-extremism/ Watch this content at: Two kinds of extremism https://youtube.com/shorts/KM4MEgaLM3Y To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Things work together for good Things work together for good, even if those things individually don’t feel good. When an expert cook is cooking some delicacy, often they may start with ingredients that individually don’t taste very good. But an expert cook knows how to combine those ingredients in such a way that a delicious item is eventually prepared. Similarly, in our consciousness, many different experiences may enter, and many of those may not be pleasant because of the problems we face in life. But if Krishna is present in our consciousness as the Supreme Cook, he can combine all those experiences, and those things together will take us towards a richer and better life. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 18.37) From: https://gitadaily.com/things-work-together-for-good/ Watch this content at: Things work together for good https://youtube.com/shorts/ZMNb0BGT7dU To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

God is watching us God is watching us, not just to see through us, but also to see us through. Whenever we are told that God is always watching us, that He is all-pervading, He is inside us and He knows everything that we are doing, that may unnerve us. Why? Because we often try to put on a facade. We try to act better than what we are. But God can see beyond that facade to the darkness within us. Fortunately, God can see more than the darkness within us. God sees our spiritual potential. And God looks at us not to see through us but to see us through. To help us combat and overcome the darkness within us and to come closer to Him. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 10.11) From: https://gitadaily.com/god-is-watching-us/ Watch this content at: God is watching us https://youtu.be/cKH2ECne0IQ To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Cut people or cut people some slack? Don’t cut people because they are slack. Cut people some slack. Whenever someone doesn’t live up to our expectations, it is natural that we become annoyed or even irritated with them. And if we find that they are slack in doing their responsibilities, we may get angry with them and cut them down with harsh words. However, that can demoralize them so much that they may just quit. Instead, it is far better that we cut them some slack. None of us is perfect, and we all will stumble and fall at times. It is important that if we truly care, that means we don’t try to hold everyone accountable for every small thing. Rather than keeping track of every single wrong, we cut people some slack and thus give them space to grow. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 12.14) From: https://gitadaily.com/cut-people-or-cut-people-some-slack/ Watch this content at: Cut people or cut people some slack? https://youtube.com/shorts/sKXvPHTdE1M?feature=share To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP

Does power always corrupt? It is often said that power corrupts, but is it always true? Is it that nobody should ever have any power because it will corrupt them and they will exploit others? Not necessarily. What corrupts is not power alone; it is power without accountability that corrupts. That is why, in the broad Vedic wisdom tradition, those who had power, for example, the Kshatriyas, were always accountable to someone above them—the spiritual intellectuals, the Brahmanas. As long as a person in power is accountable to someone, they will not be corrupted by power. And the ultimate accountability is to God through our own pure consciousness. (Inspired by Bhagavad-Gita 18.43) From: https://gitadaily.com/does-power-always-corrupt/ Watch this content at: Does power always corrupt? https://youtube.com/shorts/TsFcY53IMBM To get short articles daily on the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita now on telegram, join the channel via this connecting link Gita Daily https://t.me/gitadailyCCP