When parental love is not a guiding light
Times of IndiaIn a recently released film, Mrs, on an OTT platform, a mother suggests that her daughter ‘adjust’ in her in-laws’ home, where she is unappreciated, because it is socially acceptable. The film is a reminder that most of us are caught in a bind, trying to follow our parents’ advice, fulfilling familial duties, and social obligations, forgetting that we are souls on a spiritual journey, and can get Home only through a spiritual preceptor’s mentorship. Just as Krishn mentors Arjun, true mentors or spiritual preceptors teach their mentee that real wisdom lies in focusing on one’s path while maintaining clarity of purpose and detachment from unnecessary obligations. Gita’s verse 3.17 says, ‘But one who takes delight in the Self alone, and is content in the Self only, has no duty.’ In Chapter 18, Krishn makes it clear that we do not have any duties except towards one. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions; do not fear.’ Therefore, one must be vigilant against those who preach fulfilling one’s duties and obligations towards family, society, company, nation and the world.
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