Duty (Dharma)

Recognize the Imperishable Divine as the ultimate source, sustainer, and protector of all existence and eternal truth, finding true refuge and purpose beyond the transient world.

Act as an instrument of divine will, for outcomes are ultimately beyond individual control and part of an inevitable cosmic plan.

Rise to action with courage and purpose, performing your duty as an instrument of a higher design, free from the burden of ultimate outcome.

Act courageously and decisively in your duties, free from fear and doubt, for the ultimate outcome of your righteous efforts is already divinely orchestrated.

Live a life rooted in unwavering faith, righteous action, and devotion to a higher purpose, and you will not only discover profound meaning but also experience the boundless love and favor of the Divine.

Embrace spiritual knowledge to realize your eternal unity with the Divine, thereby transcending the cycles of birth, death, and all worldly disturbances, achieving ultimate peace and liberation.

Your true Self is the very abode of the divine, providing the ultimate foundation for immortal truth, unwavering righteousness, and absolute bliss.

Embrace the profound wisdom of your true Self, for it alone brings ultimate fulfillment, liberates you from endless striving, and accomplishes all life's essential duties.

Unchecked desires, greed, and anger compel individuals to unethical actions, promising fleeting sensual pleasure but delivering only perpetual dissatisfaction, spiritual bondage, and misery.

Fulfill your duties with pure intent and complete detachment from their fruits; the integrity and selflessness of the action itself purify the mind and lead to true fulfillment.

True generosity is a selfless duty, given with wisdom and pure intent, to uplift all involved.

Consciously begin every endeavor with a sacred intention and focused awareness, transforming routine actions into purposeful offerings aligned with a higher consciousness.

Even among the wise, there are conflicting views on whether all actions should be abandoned as burdensome, or if essential duties like sacrifice, charity, and austerity must be diligently upheld.

Cultivate sharp moral discernment to distinguish right from wrong, and what truly ought to be done from what ought not, thereby avoiding confusion, regret, and the pitfalls of a passionate, misguided intellect.

A deluded intellect, clouded by ignorance, cannot discern right from wrong, leading to pervasive misperception and self-destructive choices.

Perseverance fueled purely by attachment to results and personal gratification, even in righteous pursuits, is Rajasic and can ultimately lead to dissatisfaction and stress.

Discover your intrinsic nature and align your actions and contributions accordingly; this path leads to purpose, effectiveness, and inner harmony.

Embrace serenity, self-control, and wisdom as inherent expressions of your higher nature, leading to a life of profound integrity, purpose, and inner peace.

Embrace and cultivate your inherent strengths – courage, integrity, competence, and generosity – to lead effectively and face life's battles with unwavering resolve and a sense of duty.

Discover your innate nature and perform your duties in alignment with it for genuine fulfillment, a purified heart, and harmonious societal contribution.