Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 17, Verse 24

Krishna said

तस्मादोमित्युदाहृत्य यज्ञदानतपःक्रियाः।प्रवर्तन्ते विधानोक्ताः सततं ब्रह्मवादिनाम् ॥17.24॥

tasmādomityudāhṛtya yajñadānatapaḥkriyāḥpravartante vidhānoktāḥ satataṃ brahmavādinām

Meaning

Therefore those who follow the Vedas always begin their acts of sacrifice, charity and austerity, done as prescribed, by uttering 'Om'.

हिंदी में अर्थ

इसीलिए वेदों को मानने वाले लोग विधि के अनुसार किए जाने वाले यज्ञ, दान और तप के कर्म हमेशा 'ॐ' बोलकर शुरू करते हैं।

Practise it today

Create a simple start ritual for your work or study today: three deep breaths, or chanting 'Om' once, before you begin.

Reflect tonight

How did starting with a small ritual affect your focus today?

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