Chapter 3 Lesson 4
Before we are able to understand what Krishna is about to say, let us understand the ‘concept of Devas’
Swami Chinmayananda explains it thus:
The concept of Devas is that of One Universal Power…receiving appropriate names because of its multiple functions…A Deva (a god) is also the very presiding Deity in any field of activity who blesses the worker in that field…
My note:
Hindus have divinized every field, every desire…Thus if you are looking for wealth, one prays to Goddess Laxmi, for knowledge, Goddess Saraswati, for removing of obstacles Lord Ganesh…

Lord Krishna says:
Foster the gods (presiding deities) through this sacrifice (action in a form of prayer, offering) and let the gods be gracious to you…the gods will surely bestow on you unasked all the desired enjoyments. Those who enjoy the gifts bestowed by them, without giving them in return, is undoubtedly a thief.

My note:
Those who enjoy the gifts bestowed by them, without giving them in return, is undoubtedly a thief?
Surely you will understand the above…It means, what now a days we hear constantly…that we need to give back to society…




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