Success Breeds Complacency

In the material world we tend to take things for granted when we succeed at something. At such times one is prone to think, "I have done it. I have won." In fact one should be grateful that Krsna has allowed for victory over material nature. Such triumphs are easily reversed. In the latter portion of the Bhagavad-gita we find three verses that recommend being equipoised in happiness or distress. Most people blame God for their misfortunes and credit themselves when destiny appears to smile on them.