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True aspirants can discern valuable truths in the divine words spoken by the Lord:

Sarva dharmaan parithyajya
Maamekam saranam vraja;
Aham thwaa sarva paapebhyo
Mokshayishyami, maa suchah,

Note that the Lord has said, "Sarva Dharmaan Parithyajya," not, "Sarva Karmaan Parithyaja." What then is the meaning of this statement? It means, perform all acts enjoyed by the Lord, or His glorification, without getting involved and lost in discussions of Dharma and Adharma.

Though you know that there is nothing for you to acquire, for you have placed complete trust in the Lord and live only as an offering to the Lord, still like Janaka and others, you have to engage yourselves in activity for the well-being of the world, Lokasangraha. The Sarvabhoothaantharaathma, the soul immanent in every being is not distinct from the Atma or soul that is in you. So, be Sarvabhootha-hithe-rathaha, that is to say, eager to promote the well-being of all beings. Perform all acts enjoined by the Sastras and scriptures for this sake, in the spirit of dedication, with no eye on the fruits thereof. This is the true Nishkama-karma.

Understand the Geetha well and, observing its injunctions establish yourselves in the attitude of Nishkamakarma. Do all duties as acts of worship, Hari-prasadam. That is the sole task. Leave the rest to Him: the fruit, the consequence, the result. Then, you receive the grace of Hari and your life on earth is sanctified and becomes worthwhile.

For those who follow the path of Dharma ultimate victory is certain, in spite of diverse difficulties that might hamper them. Those who stray away from the path of Dharma might have wealth and comfort for long, but they will be overpowered ultimately by disaster. The Kauravas and the Pandavas are the brightest witnesses for this truth.

The Kauravas steeped in Adharma were so blinded by conceit that they subjected the good Pandavas to various tortures; but they met with total destruction. They had the support of all types of parties but since they did not earn the strength of the grace of the Lord, they were deserted by fate and ruined beyond repair. The Mahabharatha teaches all people of Bharath this one lesson: Nothing can equal the grace of God, not even the mightiest array of arms. This is the most valuable message that it embodies.

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