
Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga
Accepting the Inevitable · Grief Has Its Limits
Meaning
"Death is certain for the one born, and birth is certain for the one who dies. Therefore, you should not grieve over the unavoidable."
Explanation
Krishna states plainly that the cycle of birth and death is a fact of nature, not something to be mourned endlessly.
Today's Life Lesson
Practice accepting what is truly unavoidable in life, so your energy can go toward what you can actually change.