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Nathalie Cohen's avatar

So good, Meredith. I've read the Gita years ago as part of a yoga course, and looking back now - I wasn't ready to receive its message just yet. Back then I was still looking for an escape, or perfect version of life with no challenges. Now I understand it as you wrote: "It does not ask us to escape life, but to face life’s challenges with dignity and poise". Reading this, and the Vedanta Treatise, have inspired me to pick it back up. Thanks for sharing.

Meredith ♾️'s avatar

Reading this Nathalie, I would say you are definitely on the right track. Keep going.

Apurva's avatar

Thank you for sharing invaluable philosophies and lessons from the Gita. Brought back many memories while growing up Mom used to translate the shlokas and explain them. Loved reading it!

Meredith ♾️'s avatar

What a wonderful Mum and upbringing.

Apurva's avatar

❤️❤️

Joseph A. Carosella's avatar

Reading this has brought me inspiration, calm and pleasure.

Thank you.

Meredith ♾️'s avatar

Very happy to read that this has inspired you, Joseph. It is inspiring to have such great thinkers praise such an incredible scripture.

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

I love how you threaded this piece with powerful quotes from throughout history, Meredith. Like you, the Gita is a beloved companion and continues to be a teacher to me as I travel this path of life.

Meredith ♾️'s avatar

So glad to read this, Paulette. It's inspiring to read these quotes from such great thinkers about the Gita.

julie's avatar

What a blessing and Divine timing to read this today.

Meredith ♾️'s avatar

Am so pleased this was the right timing for you julie. i too feel it's a blessing to read these inspirational quotes of praise of the Gita.

Nithya Ananth's avatar

This really resonated with me. The Gita has a unique way of offering clarity exactly when the mind feels restless, and I think your writing reflected that beautifully 💛