# 9. Vishnu: Divine Connection, Inner Voice, and Karma
## Introduction
- What we are to do with our hands, our network, our writing and speaking and communication. How we are an instrument for Vishnu.
- Our inner voice that tells us what to do and guides us. Respecting that and respecting truth.
- Vishnu is exalted in his own house: Kanya.
- Our friend and guide: Krishna.
- The inner voice as controlling the mind - this being important in the gita. Like the Saarthi (inner voice, mercury/ 3H) controlling the Chariot (mind, 6H)
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