Srimad Bhagavad Gita : 8.
8.
Hari Om!
She too falls in love with the king. But the king decides not to commit to the relationship without the consent of his son.
This wise decision, inspired by a culture in which love and regard for the son is given more importance than lust, inspires modern society to THINK.
Today, man tempted by uncontrollable lust and desire, very easily breaks off all relationships, totally disregarding all other minds obligated to him. This causes a great deal of unrest, which is very common in our society today.
Emotions need not be forcibly suppressed, rather, they can be managed wisely in a manner that does not cause any difficulty for ourselves and for others. How beautifully this is illustrated by Sri Vyasa in this story!
Today society has a false belief that Man is a slave of his emotions. No, if he can control his emotions, he can make intelligent use of them. This capability is inherent in his mind.
Veda Vyasa helps us recognize this truth vividly, through this story.
Swami Udit Chaithanya
To be continued ...
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