LORD KRISHNA
Let me share with you few general problems in our lives which needs introspection and questioning
the biggest hindu scripture – the bhagwad gita where krishna teaches arjuna about various aspects of life has all the answers to our problems
so let us together enlighten ourselves by asking few questions to lord krishna and find solutions to the certain topics with the help of shlokas and their meaning
so let us all gear up
https://www.bhagavad-gita.org/
Conversations with lord Krishna – Episode 10:
Episode 10: “Krishna, How Can I Practice Compassion in a World Full of Conflict?”
Episode 10 of Conversations with Krishna: A powerful and timely question on compassion in a world full of conflict. Krishna helps us understand how compassion transcends circumstances and begins with the self
“In the presence of a compassionate person, the world becomes a kinder place.”
Me: lord Krishna, I’m overwhelmed by the conflict I see around me — in the world, in the news, and even in my own life. How can I practice compassion when there’s so much anger and division?
lord Krishna (with deep wisdom): Compassion is not a reaction to circumstances; it is a state of being. The world may be full of conflict, but the heart that is rooted in compassion remains untouched by it
Me: But how can I stay compassionate when people around me are hurtful or unjust? Doesn’t compassion mean accepting wrongs?
lord Krishna: Compassion does not mean accepting harmful behavior. It means recognizing the pain in others and responding with understanding rather than judgment
“Those who are wise see the divine in all beings and act with equanimity.” (Gita 5.18)
vidyā-vinaya-sampanne brāhmaṇe gavi hastini
śhuni chaiva śhva-pāke cha paṇḍitāḥ sama-darśhinaḥ
BG 5.18: The truly learned, with the eyes of divine knowledge, see with equal vision a Brahmin, a cow, an elephant, a dog, and a dog-eater
meaning…
Sages who have acquired Brahmajnana see everything as Brahman.
For them, all that exists, whatever the name and form may be, is made of one substance – Brahman (Atma). So they have love and compassion for all the creatures without distinction of high or low, caste and creed, and so on. The Brahmana here stands for the highest purity
Me: So, compassion doesn’t mean ignoring wrongdoing?
lord Krishna: Exactly. Compassion is not about passivity; it is about acting with wisdom. You can address conflict, stand for justice, and speak your truth, but always with the recognition that the source of the conflict is pain, not malice
“Those who are free from anger and hatred are the true conquerors.”
Me: How do I stay compassionate when I’m personally hurt or triggered?
lord Krishna: Compassion begins with yourself. If you do not show compassion to yourself — if you do not understand your own wounds — you will find it hard to show it to others.
Start by forgiving yourself and understanding your own journey
“To understand others, one must first understand oneself.” (Gita 16.3)
tejaḥ kṣamā dhṛtiḥ śaucamadroho nātimānitā
bhavanti sampadaṃ daivīmabhijātasya bhārata 16-3
Brilliance, forgiveness, patience, purity, absence of hostility, does not get oneself honoured, O Arjun! These are the characteristics of a person born with devotional nature.
Me: So, it’s about starting with my own heart?
lord Krishna: Yes. And from there, you will begin to see others with more kindness, even when they are acting out of their own pain
“A compassionate heart is free from judgment and does not seek revenge.”
Me: But the world feels so divided. How can I make a difference when there’s so much hate and separation?
lord Krishna: Change begins with you. Compassion in your thoughts, words, and actions creates ripples in the world. One person’s kindness can transform a whole situation
“Even the smallest action done with love and compassion can change the world.” (Gita 18.6)
etāny api tu karmāṇi saṅgaṁ tyaktvā phalāni cha
kartavyānīti me pārtha niśhchitaṁ matam uttamam
BG 18.6: These activities must be performed without attachment and expectation for rewards. This is My definite and supreme verdict, O Arjun.
Acts of sacrifice, charity, and penance should be done in the mood of devotion to the Supreme Lord.
A mother abandons her selfish joys to perform her duty to her offspring. She offers the milk in her breast to her baby and nourishes the baby. She does not lose by giving to the child, rather she fulfills her motherhood
Similarly, a cow grazes grass in the meadow all day long, but yields the milk in her udder to her calf. The cow does not become any less by performing its duty; on the other hand, people hold it in greater respect. Because these activities are performed selflessly, they are viewed as sacred
Shree Krishna states in this verse that the wise should perform auspicious and beneficial acts in the same attitude of selflessness
Me (with a sense of peace): So, I don’t need to change the whole world — I just need to live from a place of compassion in my own life?
Lord Krishna: Exactly. When you practice compassion, you contribute to the healing of the world, one interaction at a time
“The world is but a reflection of your inner state. When you cultivate peace within, you create peace around you.”
🔹 Reflection Prompt for Readers:
In the midst of conflict, how can you show compassion to yourself and others?
How would your life change if you responded to anger and fear with compassion instead of judgment?
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here's to conclude with a disclaimer
i am no expert in the scriptures or do not have any authority to preach any of the holy books but by the grace of lord, the almighty i have got the opportunity to read it and know the true essence of the BHAGWAD GITA
Whatever knowledge i have acquired and gained have been imparted here in my blogs so that all my readers are benefitted as well like i have gained and together we try to make this world a better place:-)
hope this content brings usefulness and peace in you
until next time … keep smiling
much love … stay happy … stay blessed .. always
SMITHA
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