Handling Success

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Success can be as testing as failure. The Gita teaches us to accept success with humility, knowing it is a gift of the Divine, and not to let it inflate the ego.

Key Verses

Gita 10.1

Supreme wisdom, offered with divine love and for our highest good, requires a receptive and appreciative heart, often through patient repetition.

Gita 10.11

The divine light of knowledge, inherent within you, compassionately dispels all darkness of ignorance, revealing truth and guiding your path.

Gita 10.12

Recognize the ultimate, omnipresent divine as the supreme source, support, and purifier of all existence, and find peace and purpose in this profound truth.

Gita 10.18

The pursuit of profound, divine knowledge is an unending journey that continuously nourishes the soul, offering limitless inspiration and spiritual growth.

Gita 10.22

The divine pervades existence as the essence of excellence and the fundamental intelligence. By cultivating discernment, mental clarity, and conscious awareness, we align with this universal truth and unlock our highest potential.

Gita 10.23

Discern the divine in the highest expressions of power, purity, and prominence, recognizing that the ultimate source of all excellence resides in the Supreme.

Gita 10.26

The divine manifests as the pinnacle of excellence, wisdom, and purity in all categories of existence; recognize and reverence these highest expressions to perceive God's glorious presence and find inspiration.

Gita 10.3

Realizing your intrinsic connection to the eternal, universal consciousness liberates you from all delusion and suffering, granting profound peace and purpose.

Gita 10.30

Recognize the divine as the ultimate essence of excellence, strength, and unwavering devotion, and strive to manifest these supreme qualities in all aspects of your life, especially when facing adversity.

Gita 10.32

Recognize the divine essence that underpins all existence from start to finish, prioritize the profound wisdom of self-knowledge, and commit to truth-seeking dialogue in all interactions.

Gita 10.33

The divine is the fundamental essence, eternal order, and impartial dispenser of justice, intimately permeating all existence.

Gita 10.34

The divine is manifest in all aspects of existence – from ultimate destruction to profound prosperity, and within the very virtues that elevate human character. Embrace this totality and cultivate inner excellences as pathways to understanding ultimate reality and living a purposeful life.

Gita 10.35

Recognize the divine in the pinnacle of all creation, and strive to embody excellence, beauty, and fundamental goodness in every aspect of your life.

Gita 10.36

The Divine is the animating essence and underlying power of all qualities, from determination and virtue to even the mechanisms of vice. Recognize this omnipresent force within and choose to manifest its highest forms for splendid success and profound goodness.

Gita 10.38

The divine manifests as the highest principle of justice, strategic success, profound inner quietude, and ultimate self-knowledge, guiding all effective action and true wisdom.

Gita 10.39

The divine essence is the fundamental seed and sustaining force of all existence; recognize this unity to find purpose, peace, and interconnectedness in every aspect of life, for nothing truly exists without it.

Gita 10.40

The universe's true nature, especially the Divine, is infinitely vast and glorious, far beyond human comprehension. Embrace humility, cultivate wonder, and recognize that what we perceive is merely a fleeting glimpse of an endless splendor.

Gita 10.41

All forms of excellence, power, and prosperity are divine manifestations; recognize them to cultivate awe, respect, and a profound sense of unity.

Gita 10.5

All aspects of human nature and experience, good or bad, originate from the Divine; your conscious cultivation of virtues like equanimity, contentment, and ethical conduct shapes your character and destiny.

Gita 10.8

Recognize the Divine as the ultimate source and essence of all existence; aligning with this truth through wisdom and devotion leads to profound inner peace and an unwavering sense of purpose amidst life's constant flux.

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