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Day-161- Develop an Attitude of Dedication

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Day-161- Develop an Attitude of Dedication

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Jiva Balance
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Video
Published
26 Jun 2026
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en, sa
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Mind, Soul

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Bhagavad Gītā – Chapter 9, Verse 27 (9.27) Sanskrit: यत्करोषि यदश्नासि यज्जुहोषि ददासि यत् । यत्तपस्यसि कौन्तेय तत्कुरुष्व मदर्पणम् ॥ ९.२७ ॥ Transliteration: Yat karoṣi yad aśnāsi yaj juhoṣi dadāsi yat | Yat tapasyasi kaunteya tat kuruṣva mad-arpaṇam || 9.27 || Essence: Śrī Kṛṣṇa teaches Arjuna that every action of life can become spiritual practice. Whether we work, eat, give, worship, or perform any discipline - we should offer it to the Lord with the attitude: “This is not for my ego; this is an offering to You.” Vedāntically, this transforms ordinary karma into karma yoga. The action may remain the same externally, but the inner attitude changes: * From “I am the doer” → to “I am an instrument.” * From ego-driven action → to dedicated action. * From attachment to results → to surrender. This verse is the practical bridge between daily life and spirituality: nothing is outside the altar of God when offered with the right understanding. Hari aum!