So, you would like to know what is the best way to live.
As long as you are happy and not doing any misconduct then everything is fine.
No matter what happens, stay happy, be calm and composed, don't get angry, maintain a positive mental attitude.
Do not get nervous or anxious about any events of your life and live this life as happily as possible.
Don't do anything against the shastras, meat eating, intoxication, liquor, or anything else that could cause bad consequences.
Always.be happy, harmonious, ecstatic, forever.
If you don't have the time to read the shastras then it's okay, plan to read them after your retirement or whenever you can read them.
The shastras don't have a lot of qualities that need to be adhered to.
Shastras may or may not change you but the main thing from them is that choose to be happy, perform chanting or kirtan, see how it makes you happy, listen to God's songs, see a mythology TV Series.
Krishna Consciousness means to do something related to God. Whatever that may be, kirtan, chanting, or reading a shastra.
If still you are an atheist then choose to be happy all the time. No negative emotions or any bad quality that could create a bad image.
The shastras don't necessarily have to be read, but if you can read them, then it's for your own good.
Just try being in Krishna Consciousness, see how it will make you jovial.
Even if you like to perform your duty and you don't want to do be in Krishna Consciousness, then there is a risk, you are playing things that could go against God.
Don't be so ignorant about this world.
Choose to be happy.
The shastras talk about moksha, but we don't know if that might happen because moksha is in God's hands and not in our hands.
So, choose to be happy, live life the way you have learned it from high school, universities, and stay happy forever.
You will know if you have the interest in reading the shastras. You will be curious and inclined to them if God wants you to read them.
See, the shastras are not having a lot of books about the good qualities, just finish reading a Gita that you can comfortably read and get done with. You will automatically know if the shastras seem interesting to you.
But if you are doing your duty and you are happy the way your life is proceeding then it's ok. Proceed with your life anyways.
If the shastras are destined to be read by you then it will happen.
Remember, the shastras are just going to make you face your life's problems.
However, if you are happy and people around you are happy with you, so you are a good human being because people around you like who you are and how you are.
So the message here is to remain happy all the time. Forever and anywhere and anytime.
If somehow you are not getting the respect from others important to you then accept who you are and others around you.
Don't worry if you can't read the shastras, spend time with religious people and seek answers from them.
You may be having a reading challenge or you may not be able to read the shastras but if you can get along with religious people, then it's alright. Nothing to worry about. Slowly, you will transform into a Religious person.
If you don't have time to read the shastras then spend time with others, if you can perform your duties nicely then you are the most fortunate man.
But if you can live a spiritual life and become a Religious person then it's not going to hurt you.
Still, if you can't be a spiritual person then spend time with a person who can change you and guide you to be happy.
The shastras just have short stories(kathayein) and some people like stories and some dont. It's okay. But don't become depressed if you are not able to read the shastras. People who do their work, are adorable to God, so don't be low if you can't read the shastras. Everybody is equal for God.
See, reading the shastras only get you to a Resourceful State, how? By giving up your wishes for worldly objects, tyag(renounce) the wishes and move ahead in every possible manner.
Shastras will only make you think about God and his avatars, and if that doesn't make you happy or it doesn't make you happier then it's alright. God doesn't want us to be like machines, he will give you moksha if you keep performing good deeds.
Do what's rightfully your duty, and you will be happy.
The shastras don't change you into something significant, they just guide you with a few essential qualities, and if you choose to be happy and not worry about certain concerns of life then you will be happy and the most fortunate man.
If shastras are confusing you with what they contain, and you have become more lost by hearing about them then don't worry, you have all your life to learn them from someone and you will get to the right track eventually.
Shastras can't be read by everyone, and don't be depressed if you can't read them, just spend time with people who have read them, you will automatically become aware about their contents and concerns.
Okay, now I have read the shastras and the reason why I choose to read them is because the stories are very interesting and exhilarating. It's not like there are secrets to be unlocked. They just are interesting. Now this may not be the same case for you. You may not find them interesting. But if you like reading them then this is an advantage. However, just in case you don't find them interesting then it's not like you won't be happy. Choose to be happy. Choose to do activities that make you happy. Choose to be with right people. Choose to love and serve people. Choose to be prosperous and live life with zest.
Just, remember, that God is everything and he is already prepared to help you face your problems.
Choose to face your fears, nobody is bad or unworthy, God will guide you from his books and his devotees.
So the main idea of this post is, choose to be wise and stay happy forever, you will get to know everything, you have your entire life, and God will guide you through good and bad times.
Choose to be harmonious, no saint can teach you everything, but everyone can teach you something, everyone has influence and just keep an open mind to people and God's devotees.
Okay, the main idea of this post is - Stay Happy and You will find the Answers of your life.
Just keep the right mindset that God is there with you and he will help you wherever and whenever you deserve to be served by him.
Once you learn how to be harmonious then there is a time for everything, for every event that comes to you, you will face it bravely.
Don't be worried, choose to be happy, then you will find that God is right beside you, guiding you through every obstacle that you face.
So, Stay Happy, Be Blessed, Remain Fearless and choose the happiness that you deserve.
Goodbye and God Bless!
