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In today’s modern lifestyle full of hustle and bustle, we do not have enough time left for ourselves, in such a situation it sometimes becomes very difficult to understand others and test the depth of relationships. In today’s era, it becomes very difficult to identify which person is a true companion of your happiness and sorrow and who has come close to you only for his personal interest. The most sacred texts of Sanatan culture Srimad Bhagavad Gita Lord Shri Krishna has given such invaluable teachings related to karma, attachment, ego and true love, which give us the power to deeply understand and examine every relationship in life. Let us know those 5 special verses of Geeta, which make you aware of the real truth of relationships.
1. Do your work and be free from the desire for results
Karmanyevadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachan.
Maa Karmaphalheturbhurma te Sangostvakarmani॥ (Chapter 2, Verse 47)
Meaning and Learning:
The message of this famous verse of Gita is that man has the right only to do his actions, he has no control over their consequences or results. Therefore, do not make the results of your actions the main objective of your life or a means of bargaining. From this verse we learn a deep lesson that even in relationships, we should not expect or expect anything in return for every small act. True and sacred relationships are never based on selfishness, transaction or profit, rather they are based on selfless love and a sense of responsibility. It is wise to recognize the behavior of a person who is associated with you only for his selfishness and keep distance from him.
2. Excessive attachment becomes the cause of sorrow and deception.
ध्यायतो विश्यांपुंसः संगस्तेशूपजायते।
Sangatsanjayate kamaah kamatkrodhobhijayate. (Chapter 2, Verse 62)
Meaning and Learning:
Lord Shri Krishna explains to Arjun that by repeatedly thinking about any subject or object, a person develops deep attachment (infatuation) to it. Desires are born from that attachment and when those desires are hindered, anger arises within the human being. In the context of relationships, this means that when we have excessive hopes and expectations from a person, even small things from them start hurting us deeply. It is not necessary that the other person fulfills your every wish. Therefore, have immense love in relationships, but do not make your mental peace and happiness completely dependent on someone else’s behavior.
3. Ego and pride always create distance in relationships.
Ahamkaram Balam Darpam Kamam Krodhaam Cha Sanshritaah.
Mamatmaparadeheshu pradvishantobhyasuyakah. (Chapter 16, Verse 18)
Meaning and Learning:
In this verse of Gita, it is told that people immersed in ego, pride of power, lust and anger always have feelings of hatred and jealousy towards others. In sham and artificial relationships, people are often busy in competing to prove their point right in every situation and to show themselves better than others. In this process, mutual love, respect and honor are left behind. On the contrary, a true and strong relationship is one where both people respect each other’s feelings and do not hesitate to admit their mistakes.
4. Compassion and affection are the hallmarks of true and deep relationships.
Adveshta sarvabhutaanam mitrah karun eva ch.
Ruthless, Nirhankar: Samaduhkhasukah: Kshimi. (Chapter 12, Verse 13)
Meaning and Learning:
Lord Shri Krishna says that the person who does not hate any living being, has a feeling of friendship and compassion towards everyone, who is completely free from ego and maintains the same feelings in both happy and sad situations, he is truly the best. We learn a great lesson from this verse that no true relationship is built just by talking sweetly or showing off on social media. There should be true kindness, respect and understanding towards others in that relationship. The person who understands your real problems and stands by you like a rock in your bad times is your true well-wisher.
5. Keep your mind calm and examine the real truth of relationships.
Samaḥ Shatrau Cha Mitra Cha and Manapamanayoḥ.
शीतोशन्सुखधुःखेषु समः संग्विवर्जितः॥ (Chapter 12, Verse 18)
Meaning and Learning:
According to this last verse of Geeta, the person who has equal feelings in every situation like enemy and friend, respect and insult, cold-heat or happiness-sorrow and stays away from unnecessary attachments, is called Samdarshi. It is foolish to expect the same or positive treatment from everyone in life. Instead of being immediately upset or impulsive by someone’s sudden change in attitude, examine their actions and intentions over time. This eternal lesson of Geeta inspires us to understand the truth of relationships with a calm and steady mind instead of taking any wrong decision due to emotions. If you meditate and recite these holy verses of Bhagavad Gita daily, you will develop a wonderful understanding of how to make peace with your relationships.