The famous verse from Bhagavad Gita
yada yada hi dharmasya
glanir bhavati bharata
abhyutthanam adharmasya
tadatmanam srjamy aham
(Bhagavad Gita 4-7)
Translation
Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practice, O descendant of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion--at that time I descend Myself.
Thoughts
Freedom is an important component of Dharma. If there is no freedom there is no dharma. It is not possible. That is one reason why Krishna emphasizes this point again and again. We need to understand, imbibe and live Gita through our lives. Others would not have ruled us, if we understood and followed Gita. It is important to know and practice coexistence with others but it is more important to understand that we do not get exploited in the name of coexistence. Vasudhaiva kutumbakam is a great concept but we need to understand that not every one understands or practices this concept. Pandavas were great but they could not get to understand the motives of Shakuni behind what was obvious. Gita is our core strength and we need to use it for our individual freedom. Individual freedom is only possible if we live in an atmosphere of freedom which means a society that allows freedom of expression (swatantrata).
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