Bhagavad Gita is a sacred reservoir of wisdom that can offer solace to any human being of any age. In modern days, students are going through a lot of mental and emotional turmoils due to unchecked digital media usage, exam stress and peer pressures. However, Lord Krishna’s words filled with profound truths about human life can gift you guiding light. All your worries and anxieties can be destroyed with the help of this single sacred text. In this article, we will explore some of the most important lessons that students can learn from Bhagavad Gita.
1. Arjuna's Intuition About Dharma
Even though he was confused and disoriented when he saw his close relatives in the battle field, standing prepared to fight till death, Arjuna was able to listen to a soft intuitive whisper coming from the depth of his soul. After closing his eyes and focusing deeply on his gut feelings Arjuna told to Krishna:
“"It is not for me to judge victory or defeat. I must act as a warrior, uphold dharma, and protect the kingdom that has given us shelter.”
As students, we have a lot to learn from this intuitive wisdom of Arjuna. When we are about to face our exams, we should adopt the “warrior mindset” of Arjuna. Worrying about victory or defeat will only result in the needless wastage of our precious mental energy and focus. Instead we should study and prepare like a warrior. Uphold righteousness and truth. Above all, we can consider exams as opportunities to express our dedication to God and our own duty. Lord Krishna himself had reminded us that performing our duties sincerely without attachments is the best path towards Moksha and God. Therefore, as a student, your key duty is to prepare as best as you can for the exams. Results will naturally follow.
2. Lord Krishna’s Stance on Righteousness
Holding the shoulder of a perplexed Arjuna, Lord Krishna said:
“Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and a rise in unrighteousness, I manifest Myself. To protect the righteous, annihilate the wicked, and reestablish dharma, I appear millennium after millennium.”
As students, we may have to face the pressure of peers. Some of your friends may ask you, or even attempt to force you, to engage in mischievous activities with them. The first truth that we must realise here is, those people who force us to do something that we don’t want to do are not our true friends. They are not our well-wishers. Secondly, remember the fact that Lord Krishna is always observing the unrighteous behaviours of the wicked individuals. The law of karma is always active. Hence, leave the duty of making judgements to Bhagwan and focus on performing your duty.
By dedicating your life and values on the feet of Lord Krishna, do what feels right to you. Say no with grace and assertiveness. Bhagwan will take care of the rest.
3. Bhagavad Gita on Self-Control
Lord Krishna says in chapter 6 of Bhagavad Gita:
“One must elevate, not degrade, oneself by one’s own mind. The mind can be the friend and the enemy of the self.”
This is a key lesson that all of us must grasp as students. The mind is the most powerful tool that God has gifted us. Once we learn to use it well and direct it in the righteous path, no force on earth can hold us back. On the other hand, if we become careless and allow it to get influenced by external distractions created by mischievous friends or classmates, we ourselves have to suffer.
Listen to Bhagwan Krishna’s words. Start meditating everyday. Eat sattvic food items on exam days. Pray. Wake up during Brahma Muhurta, light a diyas and connect your inner Self with the Supreme. Respect everyone. Smile at the ignorance of those wicked classmates. Gift the wisdom of Bhagavad Gita to those friends who are willing to listen. Above all, perform your duty of finishing your studies without getting attached to the fruits of your deeds. Lord Krishna will always provide you an invisible helping hand during times of hardships.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What was Krishna's famous line for students?
A famous line of Lord Krishna that is very helpful for students is "A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind, or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy."
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What is the most powerful shlok of Krishna?
This shloka from Bhagavad Gita is one of the most powerful words of wisdom from Lord Krishna: "Abandon all varieties of dharma and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear."
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What is the main moral lesson of Gita?
The core moral of the Bhagavad Gita is to perform your duty selflessly. Our focus should be on actions without attachment to the results.
