AT THE FEET OF THE MOTHER
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What should I do? Should I kick this fear out and take charge of my life… Accepting my swadharm, change my subject and accept whatever comes in the way with The Mother’s grace 🤔

That is indeed the ideal course of action. The other course, which is more pragmatic, is to continue and finish your course and get a good job in banking or some other sector while pursuing philosophy as a side dish. As you get steady on your feet economically, slowly replace the side dish as the main course menu of your life.

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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