Wisdom That Breathes by Keshava Maharaja Anxiety Means Advancement | Berlin, Germany | Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja
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Aug 30, 2025 Keshava Maharaja dives deep into how anxiety can be a pathway to spiritual advancement. The discussion unpacks Krishna's timeless messages on worry and the paradox of taking on service responsibilities. Royal anecdotes highlight how everyone's burdens seem lighter compared to their own. Maharaja emphasizes the joy that can emerge from the struggles of serving and the value of humility in personal growth. Practical advice on balancing spiritual duties and well-being is shared, alongside the importance of community support to sustain inspired service.
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Don't Let Anxiety Define Your Life
- Krishna's first and last instruction to Arjuna is the same: don't worry and don't be anxious.
- Jiva Goswami highlights this repetition to show anxiety is the central human obstacle to spiritual life.
The Gallery Of Problems Story
- A king opens a gallery of problems and forces visitors to take one set home with them.
- The crowd prefers their own problems after comparing them to others, showing everyone's life has hidden difficulties.
Responsibility Brings More Problems
- Taking responsibility in devotional life increases problems and anxiety as service deepens.
- Responsibility signals a deepening service attitude and naturally brings more complex challenges.
