India, Oct. 15 -- Our good karmaphalas - the fruits of our past deeds - manifest in this life as blessings such as good looks, fame, knowledge, power, renunciation, and wealth. Yet each of these gifts is temporary and must be wisely used before time takes them away. How we make use of these divine opportunities determines whether we truly honour our good fortune. The first blessing is good looks and physical beauty.
Youth naturally brings charm - children glow with innocence, girls become radiant in their teens, and young men grow handsome in their prime. But physical beauty fades as we age. The only enduring radiance is the inner aura that shines through devotion to God. If blessed with good looks, one should use them not for vanity but t...