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“Those whose intellect is fixed on God, who are completely absorbed in God, with firm faith in Him as the supreme goal, such persons quickly reach the state from which there is no return, their sins having been dispelled by the light of knowledge”
Commentary :
According to the Vedas, there are three primary types of suffering: physical, mental, and spiritual. Physical suffering stems from the body’s gradual decay, while mental anguish arises from the dualities of life—joy versus sorrow, success versus failure. Spiritual suffering, however, emerges from ignorance of our true nature and the uncertainty surrounding existence before and after birth, as well as beyond death.
To personally transcend suffering, Lord Krishna outlines key qualities:
– Tadbuddhayaḥ: Directing one’s intellect towards God.
– Tadātmanaḥ: Completely absorbing the heart in God.
– Tanniṣhṭhāḥ: Maintaining firm faith and self-discipline.
– Tatparāyaṇaḥ: Striving after God as the supreme refuge.
By cultivating these qualities, one can experiment and observe their progress over time. Similar to the pre-dawn light heralding the sunrise, the advent of divine wisdom brings noticeable shifts in subjective consciousness before its complete realization.