VERSE 27

Desire is the enemy of man. The mind, which is the capital fort must be defended against this enemy's entry. If that fort is properly defended, then all will be well. This is the cardinal teaching of Sri Krishna to Arjuna.

How can we do away with attachments? What are the means to it? Tiruvalluvar shows the way:

Let attachment to Him who has no attachments be your ONE attachment. That attachment will help you to free yourself from other attachments.

'He who has no attachments' is God. If His grace is sought with a heart which melts with devotion, all power will be at hand. To be free from the attachments that must be given up, there is one invaluable attachment, and that is clinging to the feet of God; with that attachment, all other attachments can be got rid of.

Devotion to God is the highest means to get rid of worldly attachments. Without it, all effort to be free from attachments and desires will be in vain. Cling securely to the Holy Feet; don’t let them go: and you will be saved, as Maanikkavaachagar gang in the Tiru-vaachakam.

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