Devotion to God from "summary" of Bhagavad Gita by Stephen Mitchell
When you can let go of the need to control everything, and instead trust that everything is unfolding exactly as it should, you can surrender to the divine will. This surrender is what true devotion is all about. It is not about blindly following a set of rules or rituals, but rather about aligning yourself with the flow of the universe and allowing yourself to be guided by a higher power. This sense of surrender can be incredibly liberating, as it frees you from the burden of trying to force things to go a certain way. Instead, you can relax into the knowledge that everything is happening for a reason, and that you are being taken care of by a benevolent force. Devotion to God is not just about praying or meditating, although those can certainly be powerful practices. It is about living your life in a way that reflects your connection to something greater than yourself. This can manifest in many different ways, from acts of service and compassion towards others, to simply being present and mindful in your daily activities. The key is to approach everything you do with an attitude of reverence and gratitude, recognizing that every moment is an opportunity to connect with the divine. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna teaches Arjuna that tr...
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