Very well written article. It beautifully connected and clarified the two philosophies for me i.e., renunciation is unnecessary for spiritual growth, and seeing god in everything. I have known both for long but needed some disambiguation. This post was definitely helpful.
Thanks for your comment, Sumiran. It’s always a joy to see you reading and reflecting—it gives me real joy to know these deep contemplations resonate with others too.
Just one small addendum to your point: there’s a subtle nuance here. Renunciation is immensely helpful in realizing our True Self—the sincere goal of human life—but it’s a means, not the end. It’s a tool to be employed wisely, in tune with the cadence and circumstances of one’s own life.
As they say, fight the enemy on a battlefield of your own choosing. That freedom belongs to us. 🙂
Really well thought out summary of Swamiji's lecture "God in everything" based on Isha Upanishad. You have extracted the essence of this lecture very nicely. Very good ideas, great articulation and inspired writing. You have some gem of phrases in here. Loved the graphic. One of you best blogs.
Thousands of years earlier, Sri Krishna offered the same ladder in Bhagavad Gita with desire replaced by action or work :)
Very well written article. It beautifully connected and clarified the two philosophies for me i.e., renunciation is unnecessary for spiritual growth, and seeing god in everything. I have known both for long but needed some disambiguation. This post was definitely helpful.
Thanks for your comment, Sumiran. It’s always a joy to see you reading and reflecting—it gives me real joy to know these deep contemplations resonate with others too.
Just one small addendum to your point: there’s a subtle nuance here. Renunciation is immensely helpful in realizing our True Self—the sincere goal of human life—but it’s a means, not the end. It’s a tool to be employed wisely, in tune with the cadence and circumstances of one’s own life.
As they say, fight the enemy on a battlefield of your own choosing. That freedom belongs to us. 🙂
Really well thought out summary of Swamiji's lecture "God in everything" based on Isha Upanishad. You have extracted the essence of this lecture very nicely. Very good ideas, great articulation and inspired writing. You have some gem of phrases in here. Loved the graphic. One of you best blogs.
Thousands of years earlier, Sri Krishna offered the same ladder in Bhagavad Gita with desire replaced by action or work :)