Passage 18

In English

The Mental Transformation Of

The exhorts us: (Do not hate anybody; develop Love and Compassion towards all beings). We say Love, Love and Love and in practice act contrary to that. How can it then be a sign of Love? When we talk of (Love), whatever we think, whatever we speak, whatever we do, must reflect love. We must develop an unconditional love. That is why exhorted to obey His orders. In the war, was egoistic in the beginning and held the with pride to destroy the , his enemies. Just at the moment of commencement of the war, he laid down the and sat down in the Chariot out of a sense of sorrow and despondency born out of his ego, thinking that he would be the Killer of those warriors. When taught him the and explained to him the correct position - that he was (merely an instrument) in this war- realised his folly and prostrated before , saying (I will act according to your instructions). Till then, Krishna and were Brothers-in-law. But, when said , they became and Disciple. Their relationship has now transformed into that of God and His Devotee. Mental transformation is necessary for every devotee. Without this, any amount of devotion and nearness will be of no use. You must try to perform your actions according to the times. When, where and how to maximise your time, let us discuss tomorrow.