Life Is Imperfect – In Gita Verse 16.9 Following such conclusions, the demoniac, who are lost to themselves and who have no intelligence, engage in unbeneficial, horrible works meant to destroy the world.
In the profound wisdom of Krishna from the Bhagavad Gita, we are called to recognise the characteristics of the demoniac mind – one that operates without the intelligence that arises from a higher consciousness. Such an ego-bound mind engages in actions that erode the cosmic harmony, potentially leading to the unravelling of both the self and the world at large.
The scripture urges us towards decisiveness as a fundamental aspect of living a life attuned to Dharma. To choose decisively is to affirm our existence, to commit our energies to the flow of life’s constant unfolding. Yet, let us walk with wisdom, discerning true decisiveness from haste or recklessness. Real decisiveness emerges from the heart of silence, a profound attunement with existence. Like the tranquil lake that reflects the heavens, the undisturbed mind perceives with clarity and can, therefore, select its course with ease and grace.
Embracing Krishna’s counsel, we begin to make decisions in the seemingly small and mundane aspects of life. As a musician practises simple scales before attempting grand symphonies, so too must we cultivate the art of choice in the minutiae before ascending to the peaks of life’s critical crossroads. This practice becomes a celebration of life’s inherent imperfection – the very canvas upon which we weave our personal growth and transcendence.
Perfection in decisions is akin to a mirage – a tantalising but ultimately elusive vision. The changeless truth is change itself; what appears as flawless today may falter tomorrow. The quest for perfection, like the parable of the man in search of the perfect wife, is both poignant and instructive. We all seek that which is flawless in an imperfect world, not recognising that it is in the dance with imperfection that we encounter splendour and truth.
At times, indecision too carries its own weight and form of decision. To hold, to pause, to contemplate the myriad possible paths – these too are decisions when made with conscious presence. As we attune to the subtler frequencies of our inner truth, our actions and inactions become less a product of confusion and more a manifestation of clarity and deep understanding. Such clarity is the alchemy that transforms even the smallest of decisions into steps toward the divine.
Thus, Krishna’s exhortation: be decisive, indeed, but let your decisions arise from a foundation of awareness, love, and profound trust in the intrinsic wisdom that existence has bestowed upon you.
In this vein, we come to revere the imperfect nature of life. Recognising that our decisions, like our lives, are woven from imperfect threads affords us authentic freedom – the freedom to act with intention but without the burden of seeking faultlessness. Conscious decisiveness enables us to partake in existence’s grand ballet with presence and with our hearts open to life’s ceaseless ebb and flow.
The intelligence that consciousness bestows upon us reveals that what matters is not just the decisions we make but the presence we bring to the moments leading up to them. Knowing when to act and when to remain still requires tuning into the wisdom that whispers from within, informing us when to push forward and when to yield, when to raise our voice and when to embrace silence.
We enter a sacred relationship with life’s enigma, not as a challenge to conquer, but as a mystery to engage with – with love, reverence, and a readiness to learn. It is through the conscious navigation of these mysteries that our character is honed. As the patient river shapes the canyons not through sheer force but through a steady, responsive dance with the terrain, so too should our decisions flow from the wellspring of inner cognizance.
Krishna encourages you, not to seek the perfect decision, but rather one that harmonises with the essence of your being. Be as prepared to act as you are to embrace the wisdom of stillness, for therein lies the genuine essence of conscious choice – a delicate balance, a harmonious concerto played in sync with the universe’s grand orchestration, all the while celebrating life’s gloriously imperfect nature.
Be decisive, yes, but engage in this divine play as a humble co-creator, attuning yourself to life’s subtle cadences, always trusting the inner wisdom that guides you step by step, in perfect imperfection.
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