Confusion can be the beginning of an honest conversation. If career or family advice seems contradictory, ask a trusted person a specific question rather than asking them to decide your whole life.
My heart is weighed down with the vice of faintness; my mind is confused as to duty. I ask thee which may be the better—that tell me decisively. I am thy disciple, suppliant to Thee; teach me.
Translation · Annie Besant, 1922What do “thy” and “thou” mean?
“Thy” means “your”; “thou” and “thee” mean “you”; “thine” means “yours.” This historical translation is preserved as published.
इति ते ज्ञानमाख्यातं गुह्याद्गुह्यतरं मया।विमृश्यैतदशेषेण यथेच्छसि तथा कुरु
In simple words
Opening the explanation…
A CONNECTION TO LIFE TODAY
The dialogue ends with reflection and a choice. After seeking guidance, put the options in your own words and decide what you can stand behind; advice does not remove your agency.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
What do I understand more clearly, and what will I choose next?
