Detachment isn't about giving up everything and living like a monk. It's about finding balance inside, even when life gets tough.
Gauranga Das Prabhu
, from ISCON shares some easy ways to understand and practice detachment, comparing it to taking care of our minds like we do with our bodies.
Just like losing weight needs a mix of eating better and moving more, feeling mentally light means dealing with our thoughts and actions. Our minds can get heavy with negative feelings like worry, anger, and greed. To feel lighter, we have to let go of these emotions.
In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna talks about letting go of three big mental burdens: wanting things too much, getting angry, and being too greedy. He says we can learn to control our minds and not let these feelings control us. When Arjuna, a student, asks if it's possible to stay calm no matter what happens, Krishna says yes. He calls this "Sthitapragya"—staying" – staying calm and happy inside, even when life is hard. Watch the full video interview here:
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To get good at letting go, we need to build up our inner strength. Gauranga Das Prabhu says it's like having a peaceful place inside us. This helps us stay calm when life throws good or bad stuff our way.
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Letting go doesn't mean not caring about anything. It means feeling free inside, no matter what's happening outside. By following the Bhagavad Gita's advice and trying out simple ways to clear our minds, we can start getting better at letting go.
Gauranga Das Prabhu tells us that letting go isn't just for monks; it's something anyone can learn. By being honest with ourselves, staying disciplined, and trying out spiritual practices, we can learn to let go and feel happier inside.
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