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In this Bhagavad Gita verse, Lord Sri Krishna speaks about the penances performed out of hypocrisy and pride. Individuals born under the Capricorn Rasi generally focus intensely on their careers. However, due to the influence of Saturn, they may sometimes resort to hypocrisy to achieve success in their professions. This can affect their family well-being and health. Those born under the Magha Nakshatra often take on significant responsibilities for their families. However, neglecting their health while working can lead to long-term health issues. To succeed in their careers, they may hide their true mental state, which can create problems in family relationships. Therefore, individuals born under Capricorn Rasi and Magha Nakshatra, influenced by Saturn, must act with a genuine mental state to achieve success in their professions. By taking care of their health and family well-being and living without hypocrisy, they can reap long-term benefits. This will enable them to attain true spiritual advancement.

This verse is spoken by Lord Sri Krishna. Some, due to their pride and hypocrisy, engage in intense penances that are not mentioned in the Vedas. They wish to elevate themselves through such actions. However, this does not lead them to true spiritual growth. Any penance performed with ill intent will not yield benefits. Such penances create more harm than good. Without a pure conscience, actions are of no value.

In the spiritual journey, inherent faith and pure intentions are very important. As Vedanta states, an action is evaluated based on the intention behind it. Penance should be a means to attain the purity of the mind. However, penance performed out of hypocrisy and pride does not lead to genuine spiritual advancement. Penance that is not performed in the ways mentioned in the Vedas does not bring well-being. The true value of an action depends on its noble intent. This is an advanced explanation of the truth of Vedanta.

In today's world, hypocrisy and pride have taken root in many people's lives. It is important to live simply for the well-being of the family. There should be genuine love and mutual understanding within the family to elevate oneself. For work or financial reasons, some neglect their health; however, in the long run, health is paramount. Good eating habits contribute to physical and mental well-being. We often act hypocritically on social media to please others, but this can lead to stress. Having long-term thoughts can help free one from debt/EMI pressure. Adhering to a healthy lifestyle provides longevity, wealth, and mental peace. True happiness can only be attained when our inner intentions are pure.