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In Chapter Sixteen (16) of the Hindu Bhagavad Gita (literally “The Song of God”), Krishna, who is speaking as God tells us what constitutes “the divine”. Here is what Krishna tells us:

“Fearlessness, purification of one’s existence, cultivation of spiritual knowledge, charity, self-control, performance of sacrifice, study of the Vedas, austerity and simplicity; nonviolence, truthfulness, freedom from anger; renunciation, tranquility, aversion to faultfinding, compassion and freedom from covetousness; gentleness, modesty and steady determination; vigor, forgiveness, fortitude, cleanliness, freedom from envy and the passion for honor-these transcendental qualities, belong to godly men endowed with divine nature.”

The reason I have posted this quotation from the Hindu Gita is simple. There is much hypocrisy in the world today. Many people think that just by going to church, temple, ashram or synagogue and telling the resident pastor, priest, rabbi, swami, or lama about their faults and sins that everything is automatically rectified and that they are clear to go to heaven. Well, sorry to disappoint you, but life does not work that way! We are here to grow into totally divine beings like Krishna has told us. We are to live such that we do not offend or harm others and enhance their sense of wellness, happiness, and mutual respect with us. It is about unfoldment and growth, not about living an evil life and then just saying “I’ll get clearance from my priest and then I will still go to heaven.” This is making a mockery of Divine Love, Divine Compassion, and all that is Noble and Good. Yes, there is grace, but there is also the law. As the Dalai Lama has preached, OM is the sound that represents our regular body, speech and mind, however over time, as we live divine lives along with OM meditation, the purity of awareness grows within us until we are like butterflies that end up flying away.

So, let us honor the truly divine nature as Krishna has told us and also let us help others toward a life of peace, sanctity, honor, love, compassion and qualities like these. Namaste & OM Shanti, Keith

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