101. Emulating the Lotus Leaf
E very physical system takes different inputs and produces certain outputs. We constantly measure or judge our outputs like words and deeds. We also judge the deeds of others as well as different situations around us. In fact, in the evolutionary process, judging threats was very important for survival itself. However, the issue is the absence of standards for judging deeds, and we often depend on ignorance-based perceptions and belief systems. We feel happy and satisfied whenever we encounter a deed done which conforms to our belief system. In this connection, Krishna says, “He who is united by yoga , who has purified and conquered self, subdued his senses, who realises his self as the self in all beings, is not entangled although acting” (5.7). Non-entanglement is often interpreted as being untainted, and this verse is the Lord’s assurance that the actions of the purified are not tainted. Karmas are not tainted when performed by someone who is purified i.e. free of h...