Your thoughts are like your destiny. So, stop thinking, "I am bound" and be happy! Krishna and Ashtavakra: The Path and the Goal! We often ask, "When Krishna tells you to do karma, why does Ashtavakra say that you are already free?" 1. Where are you standing? Krishna is a support for you. When you are caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and mental conflicts, Krishna teaches you how to walk without falling. That is why he talks about karma. But Ashtavakra is a mirror for you. He shows you who you are. When clouds come and cover the sky, the sun does not disappear, it only hides temporarily. When the wind blows, the clouds change, and the sun shines right there. Similar is the happiness within you. Sorrows and problems come and go like clouds. When they come, do not think, "I am sad." Instead, realize, "This is a cloud that comes and goes, I am the sun behind it all." This realization is salvation. You don't have to g...
