Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 9, Verse 21
ते तं भुक्त्वा स्वर्गलोकं विशालं क्षीणे पुण्ये मर्त्यलोकं विशन्ति।एव त्रयीधर्ममनुप्रपन्ना गतागतं कामकामा लभन्ते ॥9.21॥te taṃ bhuktvā svargalokaṃ viśālaṃ kṣīṇe puṇye martyalokaṃ viśantieva trayīdharmamanuprapannā gatāgataṃ kāmakāmā labhante
Meaning
Having enjoyed that vast heaven, Krishna says, when their merit runs out they return to the world of mortals. So those who follow Vedic ritual out of desire for enjoyment keep coming and going.
हिंदी में अर्थ
कृष्ण कहते हैं कि उस विशाल स्वर्ग का सुख भोगकर, पुण्य खत्म होने पर वे फिर मनुष्य लोक में लौट आते हैं। इस तरह जो भोग की इच्छा से वैदिक कर्म करते हैं, वे बार-बार आते-जाते रहते हैं।
Recall one recent pleasure you looked forward to that faded fast. Today, put ten minutes into something that gives lasting value, like learning or helping someone.
What did you choose today that lasts longer than a passing pleasure? How did it feel afterwards?
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