Certain Success

In the Gita, Krishna represents Knowledge and Arjuna represents Action. When this teacher and student came together, the result for Arjuna was Transformation. Krishna’s words to Arjuna were not in vain. Ultimately, knowledge, when applied, is always victorious. The Gita is not just a nice, feel-good fable about a confused man and his mentor. It is our very own and very real-life story. It is a complete account of what needs to be known to lead a life of goal-realisation. It can be taken as a manual for any aspect of our lives and we can apply it to any goal we have, but if we choose to apply these teachings to our personal value system, every other aspect would also be taken care of.Arjuna was a sincere and honest student of life, with the courage to voice his doubts and accept the knowledge given. He was a trained archer and had already won at life to some extent, by living with good and noble values. Most importantly, he chose right when he chose Krishna as his charioteer and guide. He could recognise greatness. The choices we make matter so much!We learn from the Gita that we must be available and willing to take steps towards what we want. When action is required, we should be right there, ready to do what needs to be done. Arjuna hesitated, but when knowledge dawned, he picked up his bow and arrow. What are OUR weapons on this battlefield of life?.Our many positive values are our true ammunition, but our most powerful weapons are righteousness and knowledge. If we approach any situation armed with both of these, we will always come out victorious. Success is certain when we act with applied wisdom, pouring forth our talents and abilities to meet the need of the hour. Each of us is excellent in our own right. We all have something special about us. Some questions to ask oneself:Am I making full use of my special personal qualities?Can my talent be dedicated to a higher, meaningful cause?Am I using my energies in the way that they should be used?Am I a force of good, serving my family, my community, my nation, the world?Am I taking individual responsibility for anything? Knowledge is always present and always there for us. It will never turn us away. It is we who turn away from it, when we know what has to be done but prefer to take an easier path, which, by the way, ends up being much tougher in the long run! We can choose to connect with that knowledge and leap into service. Inspired action will never fail.If we want to reach somewhere, we will have to do something about it. Are you ready to do this? Krishna’s words to Arjuna were not in vain. What about us?

Certain Success

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