The Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita is the number one spiritual text in Hinduism, packed with wisdom about life and purpose as well as powerful advice on living virtuously but authentically without succumbing to life’s temptations or other people’s dreams.

A man’s purpose in life is the eternal question of humanity. Throughout time, religion, science, different beliefs, and faiths have tried to answer this burdening question. However, it seems that throughout this quest, all these forces seem to meet at a common point.

Humans are conscious creatures with judgment about what is good and bad, and we’re all essentially striving for happiness. The way we do so is by chasing what gives us pleasure and running away from our pain points. Clearly, it’s not as easy as it sounds, so the majority of us get lost on the way.

In theory, more money brings us more freedom, which allows us to strive for true happiness without worrying about day-to-day struggles. In practice, this infinite race must stop. Dharma is the simple nature of reality, and for individuals, it’s their call and purpose in life, or how their life should naturally occur.

Everyone has a dharma to fulfill. This powerful concept lies at the foundation of our happiness as humans and points towards what we should be striving for. Therefore, doing more of what makes us happy and facing our demons, paint points, or however you want to call them is the key to a fulfilled life.

Part of our lack of fulfillment and misery comes from not experiencing life fully. Naturally, not pursuing your dharma is going to hurt your soul. Even worse, following someone else’s dharma can cause you pain and regret. However, even if you’re on the correct path in life, there’s another important aspect to consider.

What would that be? Well, the journey! It can be difficult to keep yourself grounded and find meaning in daily tasks when your mind is always thinking about the grand prize. However, this approach to life makes it that much more difficult to enjoy it and be happy.

Instead of always anticipating, it’s crucial to find joy in the journey. Ups and downs are life lessons, daily activities give you meaning and substance, and achieving smaller objectives prepares you for the end victory. True wisdom lies in finding happiness right here right now, not just for a brief moment in the accomplished future.

Meditation is one of the keys to mastering your own mind, body, and spirit. To meditate is to fully immerse yourself in the present moment by letting go of how life should be and embracing it for what it is. Controlling your mind to stop producing negative thoughts and training yourself…