SUCCESS AND DEFEAT Lord Krishna teaches us that failing is natural. Everyone faces it at some point. It’s not about how many times we fall, but how many times we rise again with the lessons we’ve learned.
Here, Krishna’s words echo the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita: ”योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय। सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते॥” Bhagavad Gita 2.48 (Translation: Perform your duty equably, abandoning attachment to success or failure. Such evenness of mind is called Yoga.) This shloka teaches us to remain focused on our duties, without getting attached to the outcome. Whether we succeed or fail, the effort is what counts. Defeat Comes From Within “You cannot be unsuccessful until you feel defeated.” This line hits hard because it tells us that defeat is not something that happens on the outside; it happens inside us. You may face challenges, you may fail, but the moment you believe you are defeated – that is when true failure happens. Krishna reminds us that it is our mindset that defines us. As long as we have the will to keep moving, to keep trying, we are never truly defeated. Success is bound to come to those who don’t let failure break their spirit. Lord Krishna’s teachings inspire us to never lose hope, and one of the best ways to express our gratitude is by remembering: ”सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज। अहं त्वां सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः॥”* Bhagavad Gita 18.66 (Translation: Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.) This shloka reminds us that Krishna is always there for us, guiding us through every challenge. When we surrender to him, fear and failure have no place in our hearts. Emotions Are Temporary The next part of the quote is equally important: “Emotions are temporary.” Think about how quickly our feelings change. One moment we’re happy, the next moment we’re sad, and then happy again! Emotions come and go like waves in the ocean.But, when we face failure, it feels like those emotions are going to last forever, doesn’t it? Krishna tells us not to get too attached to these feelings because they don’t last. Today, you may feel disappointed because of a setback, but tomorrow, you may feel inspired to try again. Just like the seasons change, so do our emotions. We should understand this and not let temporary emotions define our actions. Krishna’s wise counsel encourages us to keep our minds steady: ”विहाय कामान्यः सर्वान्पुमांश्चरति निःस्पृहः। निर्ममो निरहंकारः स शांतिमधिगच्छति॥” Bhagavad Gita 2.7 (Translation: The person who gives up all material desires and lives free of possessiveness and ego attains peace.) This shloka reminds us that true peace comes from letting go of our attachments to emotions and outcomes.By staying detached, we remain calm and focused, no matter what emotions come our way. Focus on Your Duty, Not the Outcome Krishna also teaches us in the Bhagavad Gita that we should focus on doing our work with full dedication and leave the results to the divine. Success and failure are just outcomes; what matters is the effort we put in.This detachment from the results helps us stay balanced and calm, no matter what comes our way. ”कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥” Bhagavad Gita 2.4 (Translation: You have the right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions.) This shloka reminds us to stay committed to our work and not get consumed by the desire for success. Our focus should always be on doing the right thing, with sincerity and faith. Final Thoughts So, what’s the big takeaway? Failure is not the end; it’s a part of the process.You are not truly defeated until you believe you are, and even if emotions feel overwhelming, remember they will pass. Keep going, keep trying, and remember Lord Krishna’s words. Success will eventually come to those who have the strength to rise after every fall. Let’s always remember Krishna’s divine words and surrender our fears to him: *”हे कृष्ण! करुणा सिंधो! दीनबंधो जगत्पते। गोपीश गोपिका कांत राधा-कांत नमोस्तुते॥”* (Translation: O Krishna! Ocean of mercy, friend of the distressed, Lord of the Universe! Gopi’s beloved and Radha’s consort, I offer my obeisances to You.) K RAJARAM IRS 13725 On Sat, 12 Jul 2025 at 18:12, Jambunathan Iyer <n.jambun...@gmail.com> wrote: > *When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, > rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal."** > > > > *N Jambunathan , Chennai " What you get by achieving your goals is not as > important as what you become by achieving your goals. If you want to live a > happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things "* > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to thatha_patty+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZor8EGBO21eipaE6%3Dv_YO6AjdTCZrSOEspmjNiPOtpQXCg%40mail.gmail.com.
