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For those with Makara Rasi, due to the influence of Uttiradam Nakshatra and Shani Graha, they may face various desires and attachments in life. In this context, as stated in Bhagavad Gita verse 17.6, desires and attachments cause suffering to both the body and the soul. In family welfare, they should focus more on enhancing relationships, while also giving importance to spiritual growth. In financial matters, they should establish long-term financial plans without getting caught up in temporary desires. Regarding health, they should follow good eating habits and exercise to improve physical well-being. Due to the influence of Shani Graha, they may encounter difficulties in life, but it is essential to seek spiritual guidance to cope with it. This verse will help them renounce desires and attachments and achieve spiritual advancement.

In this verse, Lord Sri Krishna states that actions driven by desires and attachments cause suffering to both the body and the soul residing within it. Insensate individuals engage in such actions, leading to their perception as having demonic qualities. Such actions negatively impact the soul and serve as obstacles to spiritual growth. Lord Sri Krishna rightly understands this and advises to avoid such actions and seek the true spiritual path.

Vedanta philosophy distinguishes between the body and the soul. Desires and attachments greatly sustain the bodily condition, while the soul is eternal. Insensate individuals, in the belief that only bodily welfare matters, forget the soul. True spiritual advancement lies in renouncing bodily desires and realizing the completeness of the soul. The soul, in conjunction with the Paramatma, attains eternal bliss, which is the purpose of life. Current worldly desires are temporary and obscure the true state of the soul.

In the modern world, emotional attachments, various desires, and economic pressures have increased significantly. To protect family welfare, we often focus on money, but true well-being lies in spiritual fulfillment. Money can be miraculous, but it does not provide peace of mind. Our long-term health is rooted in good eating habits, exercise, and mental tranquility. Parents must recognize their responsibilities and act responsibly, while also attending to the soul within. Economic pressures like debt/EMI are temporary, but the peace of the soul is permanent. Social media can also become an opportunity for profound spiritual discussions, but we must use it appropriately. Long-term thinking will aid in making measured decisions and pave the way for spiritual advancement.