The Bhagavad Gita's Answer To Overthinking: 5 Lessons
- myNachiketa
- 3 days ago
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Do you sometimes keep thinking about the same thing again and again, like what your friends will say, whether you’ll do well in exams, or if you’ll win in a game? That’s called overthinking. It makes us confused, worried, and even tired. If you do, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many children (and adults too!) often find it hard to quiet their minds. Luckily, we have the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to help us pass through the cloudy skies of overthinking.
myNachiketa presents The Bhagavad Gita's Answer To Overthinking: 5 Lessons.
The Bhagavad Gita is a conversation between Arjuna and Krishna. Arjuna was scared and confused, and Bhagwan Krishna taught him how to calm his mind, think clearly, and take the right action. These lessons can help children, too, whether it’s about studies, friends, or even sports. So, let’s learn five valuable lessons from this timeless scripture that can help us stop overthinking and embrace clear, happy thoughts!
Lesson 1: Focus on Your Duty
We often overthink because we keep imagining what will happen. Krishna told Arjuna, “Just focus on your duty, not on the result.”
Krishna reminds Arjuna that everyone has a duty or ‘dharma’ to fulfil. When we concentrate on our responsibilities, like homework or helping others, we have less time for unnecessary worries.
Example: If you have a test, don’t keep worrying about marks. Just study well. The marks will take care of themselves.
Lesson 2: Accept Change
Life is full of changes, kind of like the seasons! Shri Krishna teaches us to accept that change is natural. Sometimes we overthink because we feel scared that sadness or problems will last forever. Krishna reminded Arjuna that happiness and sadness come and go, like day and night.
Example: If you lose a football match today, it feels bad. But tomorrow you may win! No feeling stays forever.
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Lesson 3: Embrace Detachment
Detachment means not getting too attached to the results of our actions. Detachment does not mean we stop caring or working hard. It means we don’t hold on too tightly to the results. Bhagwan Krishna encourages us to free our hearts from fears and desires, which helps us avoid the trap of overthinking.
When we get too attached to success, praise, or winning, our mind keeps spinning with thoughts like “What if I fail?” or “What if people don’t like me?” This is how overthinking begins. But when we loosen that tight grip, our heart feels lighter, and we can enjoy what we are doing in the present moment.
Lesson 4: Meditation and Stillness
Just as Arjuna listened to Krishna, we too can listen to our hearts by practicing meditation or quiet time. Taking a few moments each day to sit in silence can calm our fluttering minds. When you feel anxious about a situation, take a moment to breathe deeply and focus on something calming.
Example: When you are trying to read but your mind keeps thinking about cartoons, gently bring it back to the book. Over time, your mind will learn to listen to you.
Lesson 5: Faith and Surrender
When we try to control everything, our mind gets tired. Krishna told Arjuna: “Give all your worries to me, and I will take care of you.” Shri Krishna encourages Arjuna to trust in the divine plan and let go of his worries. When we surrender our troubles to God, we can find peace.
Example: Like when you hold your parents’ hand while crossing the road, you don’t overthink about cars, because you trust them. Similarly, trusting God helps us let go of fear.
In the end, the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita remind us that overthinking doesn’t help us grow. Instead, by focusing on duties, accepting changes, living in the present, finding stillness, and having faith, we can lead happier lives.
So, let's take these lessons to heart and practice them daily. Remember, you are the captain of your own ship, and with Krishna’s wisdom, you can steer it away from stormy waters towards serene shores!
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