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The Kama Gita: Balancing Desire with Righteousness in Today’s World

The Kama Gita teachings offer profound wisdom on balancing personal desires with righteousness in today’s world. In this ancient dialogue between Lord Krishna and Yudhishthira, Krishna emphasizes that desires, when pursued mindfully and in alignment with one's duties, can lead to a fulfilled and harmonious life. The teachings categorize desires into three types—Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic—each with its own impact on...

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Dakshina Bhiksha Daan in Bhagavad Gita

Dakshina, Bhiksha, and Daan in Bhagavad Gita: Understanding the Spiritual Meaning of Giving

In Hinduism, the concepts of Dakshina, Bhiksha, and Daan represent different yet deeply spiritual forms of giving, each playing a unique role in personal growth and the path to enlightenment. In his interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, Devdutt Pattanaik explores how these practices go beyond mere charity—they are essential tools for cultivating humility, selflessness, and detachment from material desires. Dakshina...

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