5 Life Lessons To Learn From Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita as one and all knows is the enlightening collection of the lessons given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the epic battle of Mahabharata. Mahabharata has been one of the greatest Indian epics read so far and has gained appreciating readers worldwide. The Gita undoubtedly becomes the essence of the entire story for it is due to this that the moral righteousness and knowledge comes forward.

The dialogue between Pandava Prince Arjuna and his Charioteer and best friend Krishna has such magnificence that often it is held as more significant to Mahabharata. It was during the battle of Kurukshetra that the Lord came to the Prince’s rescue not only as his ally but also as his pathfinder. He helps Arjuna get rid of his doubts and dilemmas and thus make effective decisions such that everyone is justified by the end of the battle.

# Anger Control

In the moment of anger, we tend to lose our sense of judgment. Our ability to distinguish between right and wrong diminishes and in worst cases even disappears if the anger is prolonged. Those who lose the power to differentiate between right and wrong are likely to make the biggest errors of their life, be it in speech or in action. The person would bring havoc in his life as well as cause dreadful effects in the life of others. It is always advisable to gain back peace and let go of anger for it is a devastator.

# Be moderate towards everything

Following extremities would ultimately lead to a downfall. We should rather opt for a life that is balanced out in every aspect and one which allows no room for extremes. If we think about working hard in order to achieve success, it might be a fairly good journey. But the excessive push that we give ourselves would ultimately take its toll on our health as well as on our mental well-being. The essence of the argument is that do not let yourself be obsessed by one thought for long. Take a step back and neutralize those extremities of your life. Do not fret from experiencing all the emotions of life.

# Karma

The deeds that we perform in this lifetime will be balanced out with sufferings or bliss in this or another lifetime. But, a balance would be maintained by the end. There is no escape from our Karma, the good or bad deeds that we perform in a lifetime. We will be dealt accordingly on the basis of the goodness or the evilness of our actions. Hence one must keep a check on his or her deeds and not add to it negatively.

# Freedom from desire

We need to free our minds from the constant cycle of gains and desires. Being involved in the humanly need of gaining more and more would ultimately lead to a state of mind where there would be no peace but only a place completely distraught. There is no end to the desire of acquisition and it is this desire that needs to be done away with.

# Have control over mind

One who succeeds in mastering control over their mind will save himself from a lot of pain and sufferings. In doing so he will get closer to the real Truth and it will be then that everything else would appear smaller and lesser significant to him. The path to attain this goal will be meditation.