yad yad ācharati śhreṣhṭhas tat tad evetaro janaḥ
sa yat pramāṇaṁ kurute lokas tad anuvartate || 21||

My Understanding : We should always strive to do good and never cause harm to anything around us. Whether or not a person attains moksha is not our concern, but if they lose faith, it negatively impacts society. We must focus on doing good deeds, believing in ourselves, and maintaining pure intentions.

armaṇaiva hi sansiddhim āsthitā janakādayaḥ
loka-saṅgraham evāpi sampaśhyan kartum arhasi || 20||

My Understanding : We should perform our work without attachment to the results. Instead of focusing on the outcome, we must dedicate ourselves to carrying out our duties with full commitment.

naiva tasya kṛitenārtho nākṛiteneha kaśhchana
na chāsya sarva-bhūteṣhu kaśhchid artha-vyapāśhrayaḥ || 18||
tasmād asaktaḥ satataṁ kāryaṁ karma samāchara 
asakto hyācharan karma param āpnoti pūruṣhaḥ || 19||

My Understanding : People who experience soul satisfaction are not bound by any external responsibilities. They do not rely on anyone or anything for their happiness or contentment. True detachment is something we must practice. While remaining detached, we must still fulfill our duties and responsibilities. By living in this way, any person can ultimately reach Paramathma (the Supreme Soul).

yas tvātma-ratir eva syād ātma-tṛiptaśh cha mānavaḥ
ātmanyeva cha santuṣhṭas tasya kāryaṁ na vidyate || 17||

My Understanding : Aatama Trupti: Curiosity is a unique quality in humans; it’s like light. The color we place within it determines how it appears. If there is no color, the light cannot be seen. Similarly, whether we seek money, status, lust, God, yagnam, or moksha, the curiosity we have will take on the same color. Our conscience reflects this curiosity, shaped by the desires of our minds. This is what true curiosity is—Aatama Rathi or Aatama Kuthuhalamu. When we experience this kind of curiosity, we feel joy, sometimes expressed as tears or goosebumps. It brings peace and contentment. Satisfaction, however, comes in different forms. Sensory satisfaction, like the pleasure of food cravings, satisfies the senses but is not the true fulfillment. Mental satisfaction, such as when we buy something for ourselves, is another form, but it still doesn’t bring real peace. The ultimate satisfaction, the purest form, cannot be found in anything material. It comes when we feel connected to God. This is Aatama Santhrupti—the true, inner satisfaction that is essential.

evaṁ pravartitaṁ chakraṁ nānuvartayatīha yaḥ
aghāyur indriyārāmo moghaṁ pārtha sa jīvati || 16||

My Understanding : Talking about this chakra is essential because it helps us understand the deeper purpose of our lives. Our main responsibility here is to recognize this purpose. Ignorance of it leads to feelings of sadness, fear, and confusion. The Srusti chakra continues to revolve on its own, but we must learn to adjust and live in harmony with it. By aligning our actions with this understanding, we can transcend this chakra. It’s important not to base our actions solely on concepts of punyam and papam. We must remember that our karma shapes who we become, so we should focus on fulfilling our duties.

annād bhavanti bhūtāni parjanyād anna-sambhavaḥ
yajñād bhavati parjanyo yajñaḥ karma-samudbhavaḥ || 14||
karma brahmodbhavaṁ viddhi brahmākṣhara-samudbhavam
tasmāt sarva-gataṁ brahma nityaṁ yajñe pratiṣhṭhitam || 15||

My Understanding : From conscience, we speak and express our thoughts and opinions. Similarly, the cycle flows from Parabrahman to Brahma, from Brahma to karma, from karma to yajna, from yajna to Pranjanyudu (the rain god), and from the rain to food. Food nourishes humans, and humans, in turn, are the eternal, imperishable souls (akshara). This is the cycle of life. In this way, Parabrahman stands as the source, orchestrating this entire process, ensuring that the cycle continues and sustains all creation.

yajña-śhiṣhṭāśhinaḥ santo muchyante sarva-kilbiṣhaiḥ 
bhuñjate te tvaghaṁ pāpā ye pachantyātma-kāraṇāt || 13||

My Understanding : Srishti Chakramu : Humans are born because food is generated, and rain is the source of food crops. Rain is known as Pranyanyu, and all of this occurs because of yajna (sacred rituals). It is through the grace of the gods that these blessings are provided to us. Time is not meant only for humans; it applies to all living beings. Brahma is the origin of all life. Food should always be offered to God before it is consumed. By involving ourselves in spiritual activities, we can cleanse ourselves of negative karma and align our actions with divine will.

iṣhṭān bhogān hi vo devā dāsyante yajña-bhāvitāḥ
tair dattān apradāyaibhyo yo bhuṅkte stena eva saḥ || 12||

My Understanding : Performing good deeds and offering poojas (rituals) will make the gods happy, and in return, they will bless us with rain, crops, and all the resources necessary for human survival. It is our responsibility to live in harmony with Mother Nature, recognizing that we are merely using its gifts to sustain life on earth. We should never feel entitled to these resources as if they belong to us. Instead, we must purify our souls and bodies by engaging in activities that connect us with the divine.

devān bhāvayatānena te devā bhāvayantu vaḥ
parasparaṁ bhāvayantaḥ śhreyaḥ param avāpsyatha || 11||

My Understanding : Daivya Yagnamu : By performing yajna (sacred rituals) or homa (fire offerings), we establish a connection with God. It is through these rituals that we begin to deepen our relationship with the divine, creating a harmonious coordination between humans and God. This connection brings the best results, guiding us to live our lives in alignment with divine purpose and grace.

saha-yajñāḥ prajāḥ sṛiṣhṭvā purovācha prajāpatiḥ
anena prasaviṣhyadhvam eṣha vo ’stviṣhṭa-kāma-dhuk || 10||

My Understanding : Everything on this earth belongs to nature. We are meant to use these resources, but never to destroy them. As human beings, we must fulfill our duties, and whatever we truly need will be provided by God in ways we cannot always predict. We must earn a living to sustain ourselves, but we should not be driven by selfishness. When we let go of selfish desires, we naturally attract what we need. The sun, the clouds, and the rain perform their duties without expecting anything in return. Similarly, in a farm, crops yield seeds that continue the cycle of growth. The purpose of life is to perform our duties with integrity and to do them well. Humans are a part of God’s creation, and we should honor this connection through practices like yajna (sacred rituals) and homa (fire offerings) to feel the presence of God in our lives.