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In the 18th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna explains the three types of sacrifice. From a Jyotish perspective, the Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra in Capricorn and the planet Saturn are significant. Capricorn generally signifies hard work and responsibility. The Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra represents permanence and elevation. Saturn signifies sacrifice, responsibility, and effort. In the life domains of career, finance, and family, these configurations will have significant impacts. In business, due to the influence of Capricorn and Saturn, one can achieve elevation through hard work. However, a mindset of sacrifice is essential for that. In finance, Saturn emphasizes frugality and responsibility. In family, the Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra emphasizes the sacrifice needed to stabilize relationships. Thus, by understanding and correctly implementing the three types of sacrifice, one can see progress in various areas of life.

This verse is spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. Sacrifice is essential in human life. It can be categorized into three types. It is wrong for a person to make any sacrifice without performing their duties. Those who sacrifice according to their responsibilities are the true sacrificers. The best sacrifice is one performed with pure intentions, free from any desires. Krishna also emphasizes that Arjuna must act without forgetting his duties.

The Gita reveals Upanishadic philosophy. Sacrifice is not merely about giving up material things; it is a state of the mind. The three sacrifices, Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic, are mentioned in Vedanta. Sattvic sacrifice is pure; it is performed selflessly. Rajasic sacrifice is done with an eye on gain. Tamasic sacrifice is performed out of ignorance. True sacrifice leads to liberation, hence it must be understood and practiced correctly.

Whatever we do involves some form of sacrifice. In the family, we sacrifice our time and love; this contributes to the well-being of the family. In work, sacrificing personal preferences to work for the benefit of the group is a form of sacrifice. Sacrifice is crucial in managing finances and debt. In healthy eating habits, we should prioritize health over unhealthy cravings. Parents must spend their time and energy on their responsibilities. We should focus on maintaining genuine relationships rather than spending excessive time on social media. Through sacrifice, long-term intentions can be transformed into outcomes. By making the right sacrifices in life, our health, wealth, and longevity can improve.