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For those with Makara Rasi, the influence of the Uttiradam Nakshatra and the planet Shani is significant. This verse helps them attain mental peace. In professional life, the planet Shani emphasizes hard work, but it is crucial to reduce desires and maintain a stable mental state. In financial management, they should cut unnecessary expenses and act frugally. To keep their mental state stable, they can engage in spiritual practices like yoga and meditation. By reducing desires, letting go of ego, and following a simple lifestyle, they can achieve true peace in life. This leads to progress in business, improvement in financial status, and a stable mental condition. This verse shows ways to create peace in their lives.

This verse highlights the highest state of devotion as described by Lord Sri Krishna to Arjuna. Giving up desires means establishing the mind and attaining peace without any mental disturbances. A man who lives without craving can remain unattached to material things. A state free from ego provides peace to the mind. Living without ego leads to even higher faith and spiritual growth. No matter how much material wealth one has, life is meaningless without mental peace. Living with mental peace allows one to achieve success in life.

The fundamental principle of Vedanta is to attain a state of renunciation. Desires enslave a person. The state without desires is referred to as 'Vairagya'. When the mind is free from any attachments and ego, it is said to be in a state of 'Samadhi'. This state is essential for realizing the Self. Ego, the thought of 'I', is the root cause. By removing it, one can see the true nature of the Self. In this state, a person attains freedom, which brings about complete peace.

In today's world, achieving mental peace is a significant challenge. As we rush for careers and money, mental peace is often neglected. Desires increase in family welfare, leading to more bonds and attachments. Therefore, if we follow beneficial eating habits and exercise routines, both physical and mental health can improve. By taking parental responsibilities calmly and acting without stress, peace can be attained. It is important to spend according to needs to reduce debt and EMI pressures. Spending less time on social media and engaging in productive activities is advisable. By maintaining long-term thoughts and planning, one can stabilize life peacefully. A healthy life can be achieved by nurturing mental peace and intense thoughts, leading to longevity and well-being.