A piece of wisdom from
October 20, 2024 · Sunday
The quote
“I have outlived three doctors. They told me to slow down. I never did.”
— A 105-year-old Ikarian · Longevity
The concept
The Bhagavad Gita
A practical wisdom guide, Krishna's answer to Arjuna's paralysis, made livable for now.
The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse conversation between Prince Arjuna, paralysed by a moral crisis on the battlefield, and his charioteer Krishna, who turns out to be the divine itself. Over 18 chapters Krishna answers every form of human par…
A practice for today
Before bed tonight, name one thing where the lesson of The Bhagavad Gita. A practical wisdom guide, Krishna's answer to Arjuna's paralysis, made livable for now.
From the Bhagavad Gita
Verse 18.63
इति ते ज्ञानमाख्यातं गुह्याद्गुह्यतरं मया। विमृश्यैतदशेषेण यथेच्छसि तथा कुरु॥
“Thus I have declared to you the knowledge that is more secret than secret. Reflect on this fully and then do as you wish.”
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