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How the Gita explains God’s will

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This question should be uppermost in everyone’s mind: “How does God keep the Creation going for millions of years?” There are innumerable challenges. The answer is: “By His iccha shakti (will power).” And we must remember that God does so on the basis of dharma (the highest principles). Lord Krishna states in the Bhagavad-Gita, “There is neither compulsion of any duty for Me in the three worlds nor is there anything remaining to be obtained by Me, and nor is there anything worth getting for Me, still, I am engaged in action only.” (3.22)

This is exactly what we need to learn from God to be able to manage our lives well. Lord Krishna has guided, “Because if at any time I am not carefully engaged in action, then there will be problem.” (3.23) Aren’t we parts of God? (15.7) I have realised this fact, and I am trying to be both active and careful. Additionally, I must always seek........

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