You have to take whatever measures are needed to see to it that this river remains within its bounds and reaches the ocean. It is only the ocean which can bear this river and absorb it.
How to make this river of life reach the ocean?
In the Gita it has bee
n said, you must have two banks constructed. When the river has two banks, it can safely go on and reach the ocean.
What are these two banks for the river of life?
They have been described as two powerful mantras. On one side you have a mantra which says,
He who has doubts will perish.
On the other side you have a mantra which says,
He who has faith will attain wisdom.
So the two banks for the river of life have to do with renunciation of doubt and the blossoming forth of faith. When you have these two banks channeling your life, then you will reach the goal and merge in the ocean. This teaching given by Krishna is the very
essence of devotion. It enables you to reach the ocean of infinite
grace.
The three Principles that take you to your Divine Goal.
Krishna said, "Child, that ocean of divine grace is the goal of mankind. It is the ultimate goal of all life.
Don't forget that goal.
Don't believe in the world and don't be afraid of death, but ever remember the divinity which is the very reason for your having taken birth. These are the three principles I give you:
Never forget God.
Never believe in the world.
Never be afraid of death.
Take these three and inscribe them in your heart.
Always remember them, for they will sanctify your life and bring you to me."
What are these two banks for the river of life?
They have been described as two powerful mantras. On one side you have a mantra which says,
He who has doubts will perish.
On the other side you have a mantra which says,
He who has faith will attain wisdom.
So the two banks for the river of life have to do with renunciation of doubt and the blossoming forth of faith. When you have these two banks channeling your life, then you will reach the goal and merge in the ocean. This teaching given by Krishna is the very
essence of devotion. It enables you to reach the ocean of infinite
grace.
The three Principles that take you to your Divine Goal.
Krishna said, "Child, that ocean of divine grace is the goal of mankind. It is the ultimate goal of all life.
Don't forget that goal.
Don't believe in the world and don't be afraid of death, but ever remember the divinity which is the very reason for your having taken birth. These are the three principles I give you:
Never forget God.
Never believe in the world.
Never be afraid of death.
Take these three and inscribe them in your heart.
Always remember them, for they will sanctify your life and bring you to me."
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