"One who leaves home secretly and then gives up his body in an unknown and remote place, undisturbed by material conditions, is called "dhira"(sober). Better still is the "narottama", or best among men, who after realizing the falsity and misery of material existence, leaves home so that he can fully depend upon the Supreme Lord, Who is residing within his heart.
Vidura to Dhritarashtra - Canto 1
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Hello
Thank you for narrating this.
Please correct my understanding of 'one who leaves home...'. As Supreme Lord Krishna always resides in the bark of my soul thus I do not have to leave home to seek Him. My understanding is that while living in this world which includes being at home, keeping my self in the state of my duty selflessly which I am able to perform because of continuous efforts to purify my thoughts and use the power of my words and decisions, I am able to reach the sunny shore of my ideal ie attain Lord Krishna. In this whole process, I am careful not to take any credit of any of these ie my thoughts, my words or decisions or my actions.
Request you to please clarify the meaning of Vidhur to Dhrishrashtra.
Thanks and warm regards,
Mahesh Khera
mkkhera@yahoo.com
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