Lessons from one of India’s greatest epics to win our inner war. Let the Bhagavad Gita inspire you for a better life
As life takes us down new paths and demands new actions, persistence in maintaining an identity that no longer serves us can result in pain, distress, and frustration. The feeling of stagnation, where nothing seems to fit and everything seems to fall apart, often reveals the importance of self-knowledge and how we manage our emotions in the face of circumstances. Discover the lessons of the Bhagavad Gita for a better life.
The self is the self’s only ally and the self’s only adversary.
During this journey, I came across the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, an epic poem that transcends a physical battle and becomes a powerful analogy for our inner war, where we face our ego and life’s challenges. The timeless lessons of the Gita highlight that the real battles to be won lie within us.
This ancient poem, which tells a story of power and caste struggles, reveals that battles, just like in life, are inevitable, being called Dharma in the context of Yoga. Years after immersing myself in these teachings, I wrote the book “Inner War”, based on the profound reflections of the Bhagavad Gita.
The Gita advocates simplicity as the essence of life. In the incessant search for the extraordinary, we often overlook what is simple and common around us. The secret of existence, according to the Gita, lies in the simplicity of being, being and allowing. The cycle of life is addressed, indicating how to face its vicissitudes without letting internal battles torment us.
Bhagavad Gita for a better life
The story of the Bhagavad Gita involves two armies, representing brothers contesting the power of a city. The narrative highlights Dhritarashtra, driven by greed and thirst for power, leading the Kauravas, and Pandu, Arjuna’s father, considered noble and good, leading the Pandavas. Arjuna, faced with the prospect of fighting his own family, seeks Krishna’s guidance. The dialogue that takes place on the battlefield explores ethics, destiny (Dharma) and the need to face internal wars as an inevitable path towards evolution.
Raul Seixas’ song Gita was also inspired by this epic poem and is about reflections on life, who we are and who Krishna, or God, is. “I am the beginning, the end and the middle.”
What does this war teach us?
The city – represents the desired goal.
Pandavas – powerful army of energetic forces in the fight against evil, without hatred and for a just cause.
Kauravas – lower forces of the human soul, such as “usurper of the throne” (human mind). It represents passions, vices and perverse and worldly emotions.
Arjuna – represents man in his evolutionary process, a conscious aspirant. The mind.
Krishna – The Higher Self. The strength of the heart.
This is an invitation to explore the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and apply its timeless teachings in the pursuit of self-knowledge and well-being.
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
