Basic HTML Version
94
water." As the water level rises, so does the
lotus. It doesn't allow the water to stay even
for a moment on its leaf. This is the philosophy
of life propounded by Gita. It teaches us to
live in the world as a lotus; do live in the
world, but don't get stuck into it. Pass through
the bazaar without being attracted by its
wares. Do not be drowned in the objects of
worldly pleasures, fascination, wealth and
money, home and family to an extent that you
just become oblivious of your own nature and
aim of life. Says Lord Krishna: "The world is
meant to be enjoyed and experienced by you.
It doesn't belong to you. You are the caretaker
of this world, not its owner. Your association
with this world is for a short period. One day,
you will have to leave it. If you remain
somewhat indifferent to this world during
lifetime, you will not feel pain and distress
when you leave it. Only those are pained and
distressed who mistake everything in the world