
Chapter 7 · Jnana Vijnana Yoga
Strength Without Ego · Desire Within Dharma
Meaning
"I am the strength of the strong, free from desire and attachment, and I am desire in beings that is not opposed to dharma, O best of the Bharatas."
Explanation
Not every strength or desire is a problem — strength that isn't puffed up with ego, and desire that stays within the bounds of what's right, are both described here as expressions of the divine itself, not obstacles to it.
Today's Life Lesson
If you feel strong or want something today, check that it stays free of ego and within what's right — that keeps it wholesome.