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  The Death of Marriage: Why the Bhagavad Gita Predicted Divorce 5,000 Years Ago Marriage has always been described as sacred. The Vedas called it a samskara, a sacrament meant to align two souls with dharma. Yet, if we look around today, marriage is not dying because of modernity alone. It is dying because human expectations have changed. And strangely, the Bhagavad Gita described this human struggle thousands of years ago. Why Promises Break In the second chapter of the Gita, Krishna explains how attachment leads to downfall: “From attachment arises desire, from desire arises anger, from anger comes delusion, from delusion comes the loss of memory, and from loss of memory comes the destruction of intelligence, and from destruction of intelligence one perishes.”  (BG 2.62–63) This is not philosophy for philosophers, it is daily life. Most marriages collapse for this very reason. A person enters the relationship with attachment, expecting the other to fulfill desires. When exp...

Home Rituals for Shrabon Maash (শ্রাবণ মাস) 🔹 1. Shrabon Somvar (Mondays) – Shiva Puja Wake early, bathe, wear clean white/ochre clothing. Create a simple altar with a Shiva linga (or picture). Offer: Bel pata (bilwa leaves) Milk, honey, curd, ghee, gangajal (abhishekam) Datura, white flowers, fruits Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" 108 times or recite Shiva Chalisa. Optional: Observe fast (nirjal, fruit-only, or satvik veg). --- 🔹 2. Ekadashi Observances Observe Putrada Ekadashi, Kamika Ekadashi (depending on tithi). Light fasting, chant Vishnu Sahasranama or Gita Chapter 12. Offer tulsi leaves and milk to Vishnu. --- 🔹 3. Daily/Weekly Puja Simplicity Light a diya with ghee or mustard oil every evening. Offer tulsi or bel leaves with a simple mantra: > "Shubh Shrabon maash mein, devo ke dev Mahadev aur Narayan ko pranam." Optional Monday/Friday evening group kirtan or bhajans at home. --- 🔹 4. Guru Worship & Gratitude Around Guru Purnima (Shrabon Purnima), offer...

Implementing Vedantic ideals in daily life involves integrating the core teachings of Vedanta—like non-duality (Advaita), self-realization, inner detachment, and universal compassion—into your everyday habits, thoughts, and interactions. Here are practical ways to live these ideals: 1. Practice Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara) Regularly ask yourself: "Who am I?" beyond name, role, and body. Reflect on the idea that your true nature is pure consciousness or the Self (Atman), not the ego or mind. 2. Detachment (Vairagya) Without Neglect Do your duties sincerely but without attachment to results (as taught in the Gita). Engage fully, but remember that outcomes are not in your control. 3. Mindfulness & Presence Stay present in each moment, seeing the divine in all experiences. Treat every task, from washing dishes to meetings, as sacred and complete in itself. 4. See the Self in All (Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma) Treat everyone with respect, recognizing the same con...

Implementing Vedantic ideals in daily life involves integrating the core teachings of Vedanta—like non-duality (Advaita), self-realization, inner detachment, and universal compassion—into your everyday habits, thoughts, and interactions. Here are practical ways to live these ideals: 1. Practice Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara) Regularly ask yourself: "Who am I?" beyond name, role, and body. Reflect on the idea that your true nature is pure consciousness or the Self (Atman), not the ego or mind. 2. Detachment (Vairagya) Without Neglect Do your duties sincerely but without attachment to results (as taught in the Gita). Engage fully, but remember that outcomes are not in your control. 3. Mindfulness & Presence Stay present in each moment, seeing the divine in all experiences. Treat every task, from washing dishes to meetings, as sacred and complete in itself. 4. See the Self in All (Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma) Treat everyone with respect, recognizing the same con...

Implementing Vedantic ideals in daily life involves integrating the core teachings of Vedanta—like non-duality (Advaita), self-realization, inner detachment, and universal compassion—into your everyday habits, thoughts, and interactions. Here are practical ways to live these ideals: 1. Practice Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara) Regularly ask yourself: "Who am I?" beyond name, role, and body. Reflect on the idea that your true nature is pure consciousness or the Self (Atman), not the ego or mind. 2. Detachment (Vairagya) Without Neglect Do your duties sincerely but without attachment to results (as taught in the Gita). Engage fully, but remember that outcomes are not in your control. 3. Mindfulness & Presence Stay present in each moment, seeing the divine in all experiences. Treat every task, from washing dishes to meetings, as sacred and complete in itself. 4. See the Self in All (Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma) Treat everyone with respect, recognizing the same con...

  The Bhagavad Gita is a deeply philosophical and spiritual text, not typically known for humor in the conventional sense. However, if you're reading it with a sensitive and nuanced eye—especially through a conversational lens —there are moments of irony, subtle wit, and divine playfulness , particularly when Krishna responds to Arjuna’s doubts. Here are some examples of subtle humor or wit found in the Gita: 😄 1. Krishna’s Gentle Mockery of Arjuna’s Meltdown In Chapter 2 (Verse 2), when Arjuna collapses in despair, Krishna essentially says: “Where has this weakness come from? This doesn't suit you, O Arjuna!” ( “Klaibyam mā sma gamaḥ pārtha…” ) Interpretation: Krishna is playfully scolding Arjuna—"Is this the mighty warrior I know?" It’s almost like saying, “Snap out of it, hero!” There's sarcasm wrapped in divine concern. 😏 2. The Irony of Arjuna Asking to Be Krishna’s Disciple In 2.7, Arjuna says: “I am your disciple now. Please instruct me....