In that precise moment in time when you decide to do something, everything suddenly becomes crystal clear. You see your true capabilities, sometimes for the first time, because you allow them to rise to the surface. This is why challenges are so enlightening. They give you a better sense of yourself. They open your eyes to the most important – and the only – person who can turn your life around and bring miracles to life: YOU!
The place to start harnessing your power to determine your destiny, to achieve any intention as well as lasting fulfillment, is your own mind. According to the Vedic tradition, the most profound way to affect the course of your life is by harnessing the power of resolution or intention, which in Sanskrit is called sankalpa.
Sankalpa is the compound of two Sanskrit words: kalpa, which means “a way of proceeding” or, more revealingly, “the rule to be observed above or before any other rule,” and san, which refers to a concept or idea formed in the heart. Thus, sankalpa means determination or will: an intention, a conviction, a vow, or most commonly, a resolution—one that reflects your highest aspirations. In practical terms, a sankalpa is a declarative statement, resolution, or intention in which you vow or commit (to yourself, your teacher, a priest, or even God) to fulfill a specific goal.
So how do you know when you’ve chosen the correct focus for your sankalpa? The Vedic scriptural source, Chandogya Upanishad, conveys the exact same principle this way: “His desires are right desires, and his desires are fulfilled.” The terms “righteousness” and “right desires” point us back to the fact that the right desires are in line with our higher purpose. The Sanskrit term for such desires is satyakamna, which means “true desire.” The will to act on such desires is called satyasankalpa, or “true resolve.” How do you find your satyakamna, your true desire? The answer is to ask your soul. Steeped in soul, you no longer have to try to distinguish “thy” will from “my” will; soul is where universal will and individual desire merge. As Lord Krishna states in the Bhagavad Gita, “I am desire itself, if that desire is in harmony with the purpose of life.”
Look within!! Allow your inner voice to provide you with an answer that pinpoints the particular desire that will best serve your highest purpose. Don’t let your rational mind take over this process; it must be organic and intuitive. The response from your soul will be decisive and clear.
Be Inspired..!! 
This is so timely for me. I am faced with a task that may be an opportunity, however, it could also be detrimental to my peace. My gut/soul is saying this is not the best way to be of service. I’m getting a no!
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These things are tricky sometimes. I wish you the best to make the right decision.
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Update. I told the purveyors of the opportunity that it is not right for me and felt so liberating to do that. I expressed interest initially and after getting details felt it wasn’t right. I felt bad about it not being a good fit but it was the best for all.
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Amazing. I completely agree with the challenges thing. Challenging myself has led to so much confidence in myself!
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Challenges indeed teach us a lot. They are sent across for the reason to help us grow out of something, to move on from our current state..!!
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Oh, I love this. Words of wisdom. Second post with similar theme I’ve read tonight. I think the Universe is trying to tell me something:).
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Have a great intention..maybe universe wants you to have a new desire. 🙂 good luck
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Thanks so much for the positive words everyday! It truly makes a difference.
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Thank you. I am glad you like my post.
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I do like that.
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Some inspiration for the day! -OM
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Thank you!
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Thank you! For always stopping by! 🙂
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I just shared this on, but I thought I would mention you have too many tags! Do only 14 or less. If you add a ton of categories do even less! 🙂
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Great. Thanks for the tip!!
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Awesome! Perfect timing too, thank you 😊
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Glad my post had a perfect timing for you. You are welcome. Do visit again.
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Will do! 🙂
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Hi. Nice post, thanks. I stumbled on this blog via a post from OM. It is interesting. I would challenge your blog title that intention is everything, as I feel intention without action, is meaningless and not everything (but maybe intention with action is everything?!). Anyway, it is good to see words of inspiration, so keep up your good work! (NB I cannot read the words of the blog header, as the WordPress bar covers them over but it is only a minor isssue…).Best wishes 🙂
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Thanks for highlighting that, let me fix it right away!! I couldn’t agree with you more on the action part. Intention and action go hand in hand. My focus here was on the first part which is having the right intent. Thanks for stopping my.
Best to you
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Your post is great motivation!.I am glad to follow you.
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Thank you for the follow Albina..!!
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My pleasure!
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Great post! It’s all about our perspective. Intention, action, self-rumination and all that. I love how you worded it. It was very motivating! I’ve been quite tired recently, so I’m really glad to have read this today.
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Thank you for the reblog!!
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You’re welcome.
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Hi Empress,
Living your purpose is so important! I like term of living your desire. Find your gifting and it all you’ve got. This is what my teens in school need to hear daily.
Thanks for sharing,
Gary
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Thank you Gary. I agree with you. Its very important for everyone, specially kids to understand that it is very important to good intentions which benefit all. If they follow this, the world would be a better place.
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Intention for why you do something really matters indeed. One just must keep in mind to learn why and how something went wrong when it does even with the best intentions. That way you can direct your energy with your intentions even better next time. Learn from everything is a good basic guideline for life.
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Well said.
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Wonderful post! A kind of reminder of inner strength that I so needed at this moment. No matter how much confidence and belief we have on our capabilities, we fall short of our own expectations many a times. Loved your post. Reblogging it right away 🙂
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Thank you for the reblog
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Do you doubt your own capabilities? Do you fall short of your own expectations. Do you question the power of resolution? Well, here’s a post that reiterates the importance of inner strength in providing light in these times. Do read!
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Very well written. Loved the explanation of ” Satyakamna” according to Bhagwat Gita. It’s a really inspirational post.
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