Chapter 5 of Bhagavad Gita is entitled " KARMA-SANNYASA YOGA" Renunciation & action. Here Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that both Karma Yoga & Renunciation are the two sides of the same coin. A Karma yogi does all his actions renouncing the fruits of his actions. He is thus a Yogi & a Sannyasi. Both activities if pursued sincerely will lead to eternal liberation.
In Chapter 5 of Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna Advises Arjuna about Renunciation.Renunciation of work as well as doing selfless work, both lead to liberation. In the path to liberation, the path-of-action leads to a state where the seeker, with purified mind can concentrate on the Self, with detachment & desirelessness and gets liberated.
Gandhiji's interpretation of Chapter 12, Bhakti Yoga of Bhagavad Gita.
On the request of Arjuna, Lord Krishna describes the characteristics of a Bhakta or devotee. Worshipping a formless God is more difficult than that of a personal God with form. The Lord gives four alternative ways, with increasing ease, of worship. At the end, a bhakta's characteristics are described.
The fourth chapter of Bhagavad Gita entitled "Jnana-Karma-Sannyasa Yoga" is given here. Lord Krishna talks to Arjuna about the antiquity of the philosophy he is expounding. Whenever there is decline in righteousness & increase in unrighteousness, God takes steps to balance the situation.He tells Arjuna that God may be approached by sincere devotion, in whatever form you worship Him. What is action? What is inaction? What is forbidden action? Even wise people are confused about action. He is the wise man who sees action in inaction & vice versa. Whoever does his actions without desire for fruits, he is a wise man & he is not bound by his actions. Then the Lord talks about Yajna or sacrifice & describes various types of Yajna. Sacrifice of knowledge is the most sacred of all Yajnas, because all actions end in knowledge. How to get this knowledge? Approach a proper teacher, pay obeisance to him, serve him & by questioning him, one can attain knowledge through his grace..Once you attain this knowledge, all your doubts vanish & you attain peace absolute. One who does all his work without desire for fruits, and has cleared all his doubts through attaining knowledge, & who has control over his body, mind & intellect, becomes free from all bondage. Finally the Lord asks Arjuna to cut all his doubts arising from ignorance, with the sword of knowledge & be ready to fight the war.
This is one of the most famous & brilliant chapters of the Geeta which gives the student a very direct explanation for, & almost a personal experience of the Self in him, free from his material equipment & their misinterpretations, the world-of-objects. An exhaustive exposition on how to meditate directly upon the Imperishable Formless Spirit is given here. Spirit functioning through matter-envelopments is the living organism. To undress to get rid off matter, we must have a precise knowledge of all that constitutes matter in us. This discrimination between the inert matter-equipment & the vibrant spark-of-Life, the Spirit, is presented in this chapter.
Swamiji meditation discourse 8 11 -2021 Day 2 CM 2021Swati1223
Samarpan Meditation/Guru Tattva Swami Shivkrupanand's Meditation discourse or preamble by Jaymin Patel for Day 2 of his birthday celebrations or Chaitanya Mahotsav.
In Chapter 5 of Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna Advises Arjuna about Renunciation.Renunciation of work as well as doing selfless work, both lead to liberation. In the path to liberation, the path-of-action leads to a state where the seeker, with purified mind can concentrate on the Self, with detachment & desirelessness and gets liberated.
Gandhiji's interpretation of Chapter 12, Bhakti Yoga of Bhagavad Gita.
On the request of Arjuna, Lord Krishna describes the characteristics of a Bhakta or devotee. Worshipping a formless God is more difficult than that of a personal God with form. The Lord gives four alternative ways, with increasing ease, of worship. At the end, a bhakta's characteristics are described.
The fourth chapter of Bhagavad Gita entitled "Jnana-Karma-Sannyasa Yoga" is given here. Lord Krishna talks to Arjuna about the antiquity of the philosophy he is expounding. Whenever there is decline in righteousness & increase in unrighteousness, God takes steps to balance the situation.He tells Arjuna that God may be approached by sincere devotion, in whatever form you worship Him. What is action? What is inaction? What is forbidden action? Even wise people are confused about action. He is the wise man who sees action in inaction & vice versa. Whoever does his actions without desire for fruits, he is a wise man & he is not bound by his actions. Then the Lord talks about Yajna or sacrifice & describes various types of Yajna. Sacrifice of knowledge is the most sacred of all Yajnas, because all actions end in knowledge. How to get this knowledge? Approach a proper teacher, pay obeisance to him, serve him & by questioning him, one can attain knowledge through his grace..Once you attain this knowledge, all your doubts vanish & you attain peace absolute. One who does all his work without desire for fruits, and has cleared all his doubts through attaining knowledge, & who has control over his body, mind & intellect, becomes free from all bondage. Finally the Lord asks Arjuna to cut all his doubts arising from ignorance, with the sword of knowledge & be ready to fight the war.
This is one of the most famous & brilliant chapters of the Geeta which gives the student a very direct explanation for, & almost a personal experience of the Self in him, free from his material equipment & their misinterpretations, the world-of-objects. An exhaustive exposition on how to meditate directly upon the Imperishable Formless Spirit is given here. Spirit functioning through matter-envelopments is the living organism. To undress to get rid off matter, we must have a precise knowledge of all that constitutes matter in us. This discrimination between the inert matter-equipment & the vibrant spark-of-Life, the Spirit, is presented in this chapter.
Swamiji meditation discourse 8 11 -2021 Day 2 CM 2021Swati1223
Samarpan Meditation/Guru Tattva Swami Shivkrupanand's Meditation discourse or preamble by Jaymin Patel for Day 2 of his birthday celebrations or Chaitanya Mahotsav.
Chapter 15 of Bhagavad Gita entitled "Purushothama Yoga"is being interpreted here by Mahatma Gandhi. The chapter begins with the Supreme Lord citing the Ashvatha or banyan tree as a metaphor to symbolise the material manifestation- this world- as a place of bondage & enslavement for the immortal Soul trapped as a Jiva in the perpetual cycle of birth & death.
Samarpan Meditation/Guru Tattva guru Swami Shivkrupanand's Day 2 Q and A session during his birthday celebrations or Chaitanya Mahotsav by Pranav and Krishna Barot
This chapter is an exhaustive handbook of instructions explaining the working of the subtle body & providing some tips to readjust ourselves when the inner mechanism gets chocked up. The One Truth expresses through a world-of-Matter, producing an innumerable variety of life forms. The reason for this multiplicity are the Gunas, Sattva (Unactivity), Rajas (Activity) & Tamas (Inactivity), all born of Prakriti. These three, in different proportions, influence the mental & intellectual caliber of every individual.
Chapter 2, entitled Sankhya Yoga, is the starting point of the philosophical discourse between Sri Krishna & Arjuna. This chapter is a summarised version of all of Bhagavad Geeta as it introduces all the philosophical points which are elaborated in later chapters. It is called the Yoga of Knowledge. Sankhya yoga deals with the knowledge of the universe & its Substratum, the Atman, Brahman, or Self. The chapter initially talks about Sankhya yoga, then Karma Yoga & Bhakti yoga. It concludes with the Yoga of renunciation.
This chapter entitled "Atma Samyama Yoga" or" Yoga of Meditation" gives a wealth of details, explaining not only the technique of Meditation, but also the possible pitfalls & how to avoid them successfully. Though all Hindu Scriptures hint at the Path-of-Meditation as the way to reach the highest possibilities in life, nowhere is the topic discussed so thoroughly as here. A thorough study of this chapter gives ample direction & guidance to a seeker to reach the Highest, through Meditation.
Chapter 4 of Bhagavad Geeta gives the path of Jnana Yoga, the path-of-Knowledge, the main archway through which all pilgrims must pass to reach the SELF. Sri Krishna here reveals His Divine Nature. Action is defined in its widest form. Various techniques of Yajna to attain the Supreme Knowledge are indicated. How to attain the ultimate Knowledge from a Guru is explained. SELF-KNOWLEDGE is extolled as the ultimate aim of man.
Here Mahatma Gandhi interprets the Chapter 7, Jnana-Vijnana Yoga of Bhagavad Gita. Here Lord Krishna starts explaining about the characteristics of Brahman, as indicated as "THAT" in the Mahavakya "That Thou Art". He describes his lower & upper natures, His manifestations, the Maya or delusion , a product of the three Gunas, Sattva, Rajas & Tamas, the types of His devotees, the Jnani as the best devotee, & devotion as the easiest method for moksha.
Highlights from Day 1 Samarpan Meditation's Guruma by Kaushik Patolia during the Festival of Consciousness or Chaitanya Mahotsav which is Swami Shivkrupanand's birthday celebrations. #Gurutattva
Chapter 9 of Bhagavad Gita is entitled "Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yogam). Here Lord Krishna tells Arjuna about Self-perfection, & the method of attaining it. The God pervades the whole universe, & everything is a manifestation of the Lord. The whole universe is created by the Lord through His Maya or delusion. The universe goes through cycles of formation & dissolution or manifestation & unmanifestation. People conduct different types of Yajnas to please the lord, as a result of which they go to heaven after death, enjoy heavenly pleasures for a long time, but returns to the world when their accumulated merits are exhausted, & then continue with the cycle of birth & death. But those who worship God with unwavering devotion, without any desires, attain the Eternal Abode of God & enjoy supreme Bliss. So Lord Krishna asks Arjuna to discard all worldly desires & worship the Supreme Brahman in order to attain the Supreme.
Chapter 15 deals with the Supreme Spirit or Purushothama. It talks about the eternal tree of transmigratory life, cutting which, with detachment, one attains liberation. Describes the Supreme abode reaching which none returns. There are two types of entities, perishable & imperishable in the world. Beyond these is the Supreme Spirit.
In this chapter, Lord Krishna gives a physical demonstration of the Oneness of everything in this universe. The separateness of objects arises from the presence of the intervening space. Suppose we remove the space, then everything becomes one. This is the concept of COSMIC-MAN. Here Lord Krishna shows, through 'eyes of Knowledge' granted to Arjuna, His Cosmic-Form. The exquisite dramatist in Sage Vyasa has squeezed the Sanskrit language to feed the beauty of his literary masterpiece. He paints beautifully, the emotions of wonderment, amazement, fear, reverence, devotion etc. in Arjuna. In the dignity of concept, in the beauty of diction, in the artistry of its depiction & in its inner stream of drama, this chapter has been rightly upheld by all as one of the highest philosophical poems in the world.
Celibacy 2 - Means of Attaining BrahamacharyaPardeep Sehgal
In sexuality, the more a person enjoys it, the more he has a burning desire for it. By not getting involved in the sexual act, one may become uneasy and unsettled for a month or two. But it is not possible for a person enjoying sex to get rid of the desire for it.
In case of excessive intake of ice cream the vomiting is the inhibitor and the act was from outside. But in case of sex the motivation for act is from within. Sex is in the mind and it derives its power from Ignorance (Illusion, Maya) whose charge does not diminish. Repeated indulgence in sex does not appease one’s hunger for its enjoyment.
The research of the scriptures done by people in our country, has led to the discovery that the path of brahmacharya is the best inhibitor to control the desire of sex pleasure.
Chapter 6 of Bhagavad Gita, entitled " ATMA SAMYAMA YOGA" is being explained by Pujya Mahatma Gandhi here.
Here Sri Krishna discusses the importance of controlling the mind. The famous verse Udhared Atmanatmanam....(6.5) says that you have to raise yourself up by your own efforts. This chapter discusses the importance of rules, means of doing karma in a disinterested spirit. Disinterestedness cannot be cultivated without effort & self-control. It talks about equal-mindedness, measured by the ability to see others as ourselves. Here Sri Krishna discusses the means of controlling the senses.
Here Mahatma Gandhi explains the contents of Chapter 3-Karma Yoga, in his incomparably simple style. He asserts that The Gita is very much concerned with practical life. He connects the Yajna with the use of Charkha for producing yarn to be spun in a handloom, & bodily labour.
Chapter 15 of Bhagavad Gita entitled "Purushothama Yoga"is being interpreted here by Mahatma Gandhi. The chapter begins with the Supreme Lord citing the Ashvatha or banyan tree as a metaphor to symbolise the material manifestation- this world- as a place of bondage & enslavement for the immortal Soul trapped as a Jiva in the perpetual cycle of birth & death.
Samarpan Meditation/Guru Tattva guru Swami Shivkrupanand's Day 2 Q and A session during his birthday celebrations or Chaitanya Mahotsav by Pranav and Krishna Barot
This chapter is an exhaustive handbook of instructions explaining the working of the subtle body & providing some tips to readjust ourselves when the inner mechanism gets chocked up. The One Truth expresses through a world-of-Matter, producing an innumerable variety of life forms. The reason for this multiplicity are the Gunas, Sattva (Unactivity), Rajas (Activity) & Tamas (Inactivity), all born of Prakriti. These three, in different proportions, influence the mental & intellectual caliber of every individual.
Chapter 2, entitled Sankhya Yoga, is the starting point of the philosophical discourse between Sri Krishna & Arjuna. This chapter is a summarised version of all of Bhagavad Geeta as it introduces all the philosophical points which are elaborated in later chapters. It is called the Yoga of Knowledge. Sankhya yoga deals with the knowledge of the universe & its Substratum, the Atman, Brahman, or Self. The chapter initially talks about Sankhya yoga, then Karma Yoga & Bhakti yoga. It concludes with the Yoga of renunciation.
This chapter entitled "Atma Samyama Yoga" or" Yoga of Meditation" gives a wealth of details, explaining not only the technique of Meditation, but also the possible pitfalls & how to avoid them successfully. Though all Hindu Scriptures hint at the Path-of-Meditation as the way to reach the highest possibilities in life, nowhere is the topic discussed so thoroughly as here. A thorough study of this chapter gives ample direction & guidance to a seeker to reach the Highest, through Meditation.
Chapter 4 of Bhagavad Geeta gives the path of Jnana Yoga, the path-of-Knowledge, the main archway through which all pilgrims must pass to reach the SELF. Sri Krishna here reveals His Divine Nature. Action is defined in its widest form. Various techniques of Yajna to attain the Supreme Knowledge are indicated. How to attain the ultimate Knowledge from a Guru is explained. SELF-KNOWLEDGE is extolled as the ultimate aim of man.
Here Mahatma Gandhi interprets the Chapter 7, Jnana-Vijnana Yoga of Bhagavad Gita. Here Lord Krishna starts explaining about the characteristics of Brahman, as indicated as "THAT" in the Mahavakya "That Thou Art". He describes his lower & upper natures, His manifestations, the Maya or delusion , a product of the three Gunas, Sattva, Rajas & Tamas, the types of His devotees, the Jnani as the best devotee, & devotion as the easiest method for moksha.
Highlights from Day 1 Samarpan Meditation's Guruma by Kaushik Patolia during the Festival of Consciousness or Chaitanya Mahotsav which is Swami Shivkrupanand's birthday celebrations. #Gurutattva
Chapter 9 of Bhagavad Gita is entitled "Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yogam). Here Lord Krishna tells Arjuna about Self-perfection, & the method of attaining it. The God pervades the whole universe, & everything is a manifestation of the Lord. The whole universe is created by the Lord through His Maya or delusion. The universe goes through cycles of formation & dissolution or manifestation & unmanifestation. People conduct different types of Yajnas to please the lord, as a result of which they go to heaven after death, enjoy heavenly pleasures for a long time, but returns to the world when their accumulated merits are exhausted, & then continue with the cycle of birth & death. But those who worship God with unwavering devotion, without any desires, attain the Eternal Abode of God & enjoy supreme Bliss. So Lord Krishna asks Arjuna to discard all worldly desires & worship the Supreme Brahman in order to attain the Supreme.
Chapter 15 deals with the Supreme Spirit or Purushothama. It talks about the eternal tree of transmigratory life, cutting which, with detachment, one attains liberation. Describes the Supreme abode reaching which none returns. There are two types of entities, perishable & imperishable in the world. Beyond these is the Supreme Spirit.
In this chapter, Lord Krishna gives a physical demonstration of the Oneness of everything in this universe. The separateness of objects arises from the presence of the intervening space. Suppose we remove the space, then everything becomes one. This is the concept of COSMIC-MAN. Here Lord Krishna shows, through 'eyes of Knowledge' granted to Arjuna, His Cosmic-Form. The exquisite dramatist in Sage Vyasa has squeezed the Sanskrit language to feed the beauty of his literary masterpiece. He paints beautifully, the emotions of wonderment, amazement, fear, reverence, devotion etc. in Arjuna. In the dignity of concept, in the beauty of diction, in the artistry of its depiction & in its inner stream of drama, this chapter has been rightly upheld by all as one of the highest philosophical poems in the world.
Celibacy 2 - Means of Attaining BrahamacharyaPardeep Sehgal
In sexuality, the more a person enjoys it, the more he has a burning desire for it. By not getting involved in the sexual act, one may become uneasy and unsettled for a month or two. But it is not possible for a person enjoying sex to get rid of the desire for it.
In case of excessive intake of ice cream the vomiting is the inhibitor and the act was from outside. But in case of sex the motivation for act is from within. Sex is in the mind and it derives its power from Ignorance (Illusion, Maya) whose charge does not diminish. Repeated indulgence in sex does not appease one’s hunger for its enjoyment.
The research of the scriptures done by people in our country, has led to the discovery that the path of brahmacharya is the best inhibitor to control the desire of sex pleasure.
Chapter 6 of Bhagavad Gita, entitled " ATMA SAMYAMA YOGA" is being explained by Pujya Mahatma Gandhi here.
Here Sri Krishna discusses the importance of controlling the mind. The famous verse Udhared Atmanatmanam....(6.5) says that you have to raise yourself up by your own efforts. This chapter discusses the importance of rules, means of doing karma in a disinterested spirit. Disinterestedness cannot be cultivated without effort & self-control. It talks about equal-mindedness, measured by the ability to see others as ourselves. Here Sri Krishna discusses the means of controlling the senses.
Here Mahatma Gandhi explains the contents of Chapter 3-Karma Yoga, in his incomparably simple style. He asserts that The Gita is very much concerned with practical life. He connects the Yajna with the use of Charkha for producing yarn to be spun in a handloom, & bodily labour.
In Chapter 13, entitled "Kshtra Kshtrajna Vibhaga Yoga" Sri Krishna reveals the distinct difference between the physical body & the immortal Soul. Characteristic of both are described in detail. He explains that the physical body is transitory & perishable, while the Soul is Immutable & Eternal. This chapter contains some of the most beautiful Sanskrit verses of the whole Gita. A proper understanding of the physical & the spiritual will lead to liberation.
Chapter 3 of Bhagavad Gita describes Karma-Yoga, the path-of-work which is one of the paths to lead to Self-Knoledge and Liberation. Sant Jnaneswara gives his interpretation on the path here.
Chapter 18, The Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, is the final chapter of Bhagavad Gita. Here Lord Krishna concludes his advise to Arjuna, & talks about Renunciation & Liberation. His firm opinion of Sannyasa is that you should renounce your attachments to actions & continue to do all your duties without attachment, & as offerings to the Lord. He talks about activities, their origin, classification, & the real doer of karma.. He explains the three types of happiness, the duties of the four types of people, the three types of knowledge, karma, the doer, intellect,& will. Finally He advises Arjuna to do his duty without attachment, but with concentration, while remembering God. "Leave all your duties & obligations & take shelter in Me, I shall redeem you from all your obligations'- the Ultimate Advice of the Lord.
Chapter 2, Sankhya Yoga, is actually a gist of the teachings given in this book. It introduces the Sankhya philosopphy, then the Karma yoga, & then touches upon Bhakti yoga. Gandhiji developed his ideas of Non-Violence, Non-Cooperation, & Satyagraha from the advice Sri Krishna gave in this Chapter.
Chapter 8 of Bhagavad Gita describes the IMPERISHABLE BRAHMAN. Lord Krishna starts this chapter with the glorification of the Man-of-wisdom.Exemplary definitions indicating the Inexpressible Absolute Truth are found here.Techniques for practising the Vedantic ideals are explained fully.
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This closing chapter of Bhagavad Geeta is a summary of the entire 'Song of the Lord'. The Chapter starts with a question from Arjuna about the distinction between Sannyasa (Renunciation) & Tyaga (Abandonment). The Lord goes on to explain the difference between the two. Then He discusses the Essential Duties, which are not to be discarded by anybody. The major part of the chapter deals with an exhaustive analysis the impact of the three Gunas Sattva, Rajas & Tamas on the whole life & activities of man. The chapter ends with the Lord's declaration that anyone leaving aside all his Dharmas takes shelter in Him will be liberated from birth & death, & will attain the Status of the Supreme.
In this chapter, Lord Krishna gives a thorough exposition of 'faith' as seen in the various fields of man's endeavors- his physical indulgences (food), his dedicated activities (Yajna), his self-denials (Tapas), & his charities (Dana). He explains that 'Shraddha' (resolve) is of three types, according to the nature of the Gunas in people.-Sattvic, Rajasic & Tamasic. Finally, He explains the meaning of the phrase "Om-Tat-Sat" in the various activities of men.
This Chapter discusses the types of manifestations that are available in the living world when the same 'Knower', the Eternal Spirit, expresses Itself through various 'Fields'. It describes the mental contents of the good as compared with those of the bad. The Chapter opens with an exhaustive list of 26 noble Traits in a cultured man living the spiritual way-of-life. This is followed by another extensive listing of the bad qualities, which should be avoided. The bad characters or Demons continue to live their vile lives, birth after birth,& are never able to come up spiritually. Finally the Lord advises seekers to avoid the three 'gates of hell', lust, anger & hatred to lead a good life & attain liberation. In conclusion, Krishna states that the Scriptures form the authority to be followed by all for righteous action.
This chapter discusses the nature of the Spirit in all its implications. The Infinite is defined in terms of the finite perishable world as the Imperishable, Infinite, Changeless Factor. Then it is brought out that the Experiencer of the changes is something other than the Changeless. It is only one aspect of the Supreme Reality, just as a man, called Father, by his children, is much more than just the father. The Supreme Reality is defined here as the Supreme Purusha, the PURUSHOTTAMA.
Chapter 12, Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion discusses the principle of devotion, the characteristics of a devotee & how to attain the Supreme through devotion. The last chapter ends with the statement of the Lord that only through unwavering devotion, one will be able to see & merge with the Universal-Form of the Lord. This creates a doubt in Arjuna as to the proper way of worship, & the chapter starts with a question from him.
Chapter 10, named Vibhuti Yoga describes the Power or Lordship & the Pervasiveness Or Immanence of the SELF. The essence in the world of plurality is the SELF. Here Lord Krishna identifies Himself as the most prominent & Chief Factor in all classes of beings, & as the Supreme Factor without which the different classes of beings, objects & ideas cannot exist. To give a glimpse of His pervasiveness & glory, Krishna gives 54 different examples from among
Chapter 9 of Bhagavad Geeta, entitled "Rajavidya Rajaguhya Yoga" discusses the Royal Knowledge of Pure Consciousness, in whose light all conditioned-knowledge are made possible. Krishna Himself calls this Science of the Absolute "the most secret (profound) Science". It is promised in the beginning itself that both speculative & practical aspects of this Knowledge will be told here. Not only the theory of self-perfection but also the logic behind it all are discussed in this chapter. This is the profound Knowledge combined with experience, having known which there is nothing more to be known, & one shall be free from the sorrows of life.
The "Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman" should be understood here as the "Way to Imperishable Brahman". After answering the questions raised by Arjuna, the Lord explains how those who can remember the Infinite at the time of their departure from the body will reach the Infinite. So He advises Arjuna to remember the Infinite always & face his life diligently. Here, Krishna explains splendidly the nature of the Infinite upon which the seeker is to fix his single-pointed mind. Then He explains the Path-of-Light & the Path-of-Darkness, the former leading to the Imperishable & the latter necessitating the return to the world.
Here the technique of "Practical Vedanta" has been completely & fully explained. Krishna's explanations here make us clearly understand that the Self is the Reality upon which all actions, the instruments of action, & the world-of-perceptions are superimposed, & so, by knowing the Self everything is known.
With Chapter 7 we enter the second triad of Geeta describing "That" in the Mahavakya "That Thou Art". Here the Lord starts describing the "Goal of the Spiritual Science" the Supreme Self. In the beginning, Sri Krishna promises Arjuna that He would explain the entire science of Spirituality, both theoretical & practical aspects, to clear all his doubts. Then He proceeds to explain the two Prakrities, Para & Apara, of the Self. He describes the 8-fold lower Prakriti, the Apara, consisting of the 5 elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Space, & mind, intellect & ego. Beyond all these is the Lords Para Prakriti, the Spark of Life, Pure Consciousness, which supports all life in the universe. The two aspects of the Self, as Purusha & Prakriti create the whole 'Jagat'- the world-of-change. The One Self forms the core of all life, & everything is hung on It as pearls in a neckless. Then the Lord describes Himself as the Dharma-the Law-of-Being of everything. All matter exist in the Spirit, but the Spirit is not in Matter. Matter is just Super-imposed on Spirit, to be alive. Maya with its 'Veiling" & 'Projecting' action prevents all from recognizing the Self within them.
In this Chapter Lord Krishna talks about renunciation of Karma & Sannyasa for one's spiritual development. After describing Karma-Yoga in the previous chapters, Sri Krishna describes here how one should intelligently renounce Karma & enter the nobler spiritual technique of meditation. This chapter is a bridge between Karma-Yoga & Pure Meditation. It describes: what is the spirit of renunciation & how the "Yoga-of-renunciation-of action" can be practiced.
The Chapter 3, entitled " Karma Yoga" is an elaboration of the Hindu ideal of "Selfless Action" first introduced by the famous verse 47 in Chapter 2--Karmanyevaadhikaarasthe-----. After hearing the exposition of various ways of attaining liberation in Chapter 2, Arjuna is really confused. Still deluded, he wanted a confirmation of his desire to quit the war & take-up Sannyasa. So he raises the question : If Krishna feels that the path of knowledge is better than the path of action, why is he being goaded to fight this war? He wanted a clear cut answer to his quest for a righteous life. In reply to this question, the Lord elaborates on the principle of Karma Yoga, the Yoga of selfless action in this chapter 3.
Chapter 1 of Bhagavad Geeta, entitled the Arjuna Vishada Yoga introduces the scenery & circumstances in which this great philosophical discourse took place. Arjuna, the Pandava prince, leading the Pandava forces against the Kauravas in the ensuing Mahabharata war, gets disheartened by the prospect of killing his great grandfather, uncles, brothers & other close relatives, & filled with confusion & sorrow decides to not fight the war. Sri Krishna, his close friend & charioteer, advises him & revives him back to fight this war against impropriety & unrighteousness.
The Holy Geeta is the commentary of Bhagavad Gita by Poojya Swami Chinmayananda. This presentation gives a general introduction to the book as well as Bhagavad Gita.
Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 17, Sraddhathraya Vibhaga Yoga, interpreted by Mahatma Gandhi, talks about faith & its various forms. Sri Krishna tells that in humans, faith is of 3 types, Sattvic, Rajasic, & Tamasic. These three types are described. Then He tells that food, Sacrifice, Austerity, & Charity are of three types. They are described. Then the Lord explains the meanings of Om, Tat, Sat, the three intonations used in all Vedic rites.
Chapter 16 entitled Daiva Asura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga describes the two types of people, the divine & the demonic, in detail. Their characteristics are given. The man with divine nature aspire for freedom from the bondage of life, while the demonic gets deeply bonded to this world. Lust, wrath & greed are the three gates to hell. Follow the guidelines of Scriptures & do your duty to escape hell.
Chapter 14 of Bhagavad Gita is entitled Guna Thraya Vibhaga Yoga. It discusses the three gunas of Prakriti, Sattva, Rajas, & Tamas, & their role in the life of a person. Prakriti (Matter) & Purusha (Spirit) are the two eternal entity from whose combination the whole universe arose. The three gunas, born of Prakriti, bind the eternal Purusha to this world of birth & death. One who transcends these three gunas is liberated from life & death.
Gandhiji's interpretation of Chapter 11, Viswaroop Darsana Yoga, of Bhagavad Gita. In this chapter of beautiful 55 Verses, the author Vyasa describes the revelation of the Universal-Form of the Lord to Arjuna. Gandhiji recommends that this chapter should be learned by heart by those who wish to attain true Bhakti. One of the most universal prayer to God that we have in all the religions of the world in Verses 38 onwards.
Chapter 10-VIBHUTI YOGA of Bhagavad Gita is being interpreted here by Mahatma Gandhi. Here, Sri Krishna describes himself as the Unborn, the Beginning-less & the Supreme Lord of all creatures. He says that all the qualities like knowledge, freedom from delusion, truth, self-restraint, pleasure, pain, birth, death, fear, courage, contentment austerity, non-violence etc. emanate from Him. Upon request from Arjuna He gives a long list of examples of His manifestations, which shows that God is omnipotent,& His creation contains both good & evil
Chapter 9 of Bhagavad Gita, entitled "Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga"is interpreted here by Mahatma Gandhiji. In this chapter Sri Krishna tells Arjuna that He has explained the highest knowledge & expounded the highest mystery. The union of Yoga is to be achieved with the Lord. All that is needed is fixed determination to realize God. He whom we seek dwells in our hearts, & the holy temple in which He sits opens only by the means of prayer. He says: I am the author & sustainer of all, I am the friend, I am the source, the cause of existence & of the final destruction. I am all that there is. I alone never perish. If you wish to not perish, come to My world by surrendering your whole mind to Me.
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Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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Bhagavad gita according to gandhi chapter 5
1. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
T K G NAMBOODHIRI
THIRUVALLA, KERALA
Presentation adapted from
The Bhagavad Gita According to Gandhi, Orient
Paperbacks,2011
T K G Namboodhiri
3. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verse 5.1
Arjuna asks the Lord: Thou laudest renunciation of
actions, O Krishna, whilst at the same time thou laudest
performance of action; tell me for a certainty which is
the better?
A person may be eating, yet we may say that he is not
eating. Of whom can we say this? One who eats as
though he is performing a Yajna, who offers up his action
of eating to the Lord, who feels that it is not he, but his
body that is eating, he will then eat to serve others. That
person’s karma of eating will in truth be akarma, and will
not bind him. If we aspire to be good, we must
ceaselessly work to serve others, serve them in a
perfectly disinterested spirit. We may serve a person not
expecting anything in return, but because the Lord
dwells in him. After doing what is needed, we should feel
that it was all a dream.
T K G Namboodhiri
4. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verse 5.2
The Lord Said: Renunciation & performance of
action both lead to salvation; but of the two, karma
yoga (performance) is better than Sannyasa
(renunciation).
Man cannot completely refrain from karma, &
therefore, it is easy for everyone to follow karma
yoga. Renunciation of karma is a difficult matter, for
it requires knowledge, whereas karma yoga can be
followed even by an ordinary man. The Lord
therefore tells us that karma yoga is a better path,
since the other one is beset with obstacles & is
likely to encourage hypocrisy.
T K G Namboodhiri
5. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.3 & 5.4
Him one should know as ever renouncing who has no dislikes &
likes; for he who is free from the pairs of opposites is easily
released from bondage.
It is the ignorant who speak of Sankhya & yoga as different, not
so those who have knowledge. He who is rightly established
even in one wins the fruits of both.
A karmayogi is necessarily a sannyasi. One who has no ill will,
who desires nothing & is ever devoted to his duty, who is not
affected by dualities like happiness & sorrow, easily becomes
free from the binding effects of karma.
Men of little understanding think Sankhya (Sannyasa) to be
different from Karmayoga, but not so the wise. In truth, they
are two sides of the same coin. Anyone who becomes
established in either reaps the fruit of success in the other too.
A thing at rest & another in intense motion seem alike, like the
earth. Rest & motion are a pair of opposites. He who remains
unaffected by such opposites reaps the fruit of both.
T K G Namboodhiri
6. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verse 5.5
The goal that the Sankhyas attain is also reached by the
Yogis. He sees truly, who sees both Sankhya & Yoga as
one.
The state which is attained through Sankhya (renunciation
of karma), is attained by the Karmayogi too. He alone who
understands that Sankhya & Karmayoga are the same thing
has true knowledge. There is no difference between the
essence of the two. Work done in the spirit of Yajna, done
without egotism for our higher good & for the service of
others, has a place in both.
Karma means work which circumstances make it necessary
for us to do, not that which we do of our own choice. When
the ‘I’ in a person has vanished, he will do only such work
that comes to him, & he will do it with the feeling that
Narayana does everything. We should do any work which
comes to us & leave the burden of such work to God.
T K G Namboodhiri
7. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.6 & 5.7
But renunciation, O Mahabahu, is hard to attain except by Yoga.
The ascetic equipped with Yoga attains Brahman ere long.
The Yogi who has cleansed himself, has gained mastery over
his mind & all his senses, who has become one with the Atman
in all creations, although he acts, he remains unaffected.
Sannyasa is impossible to practice except through Karmayoga.
He who has become free from attachments & aversions, who
has shed the ‘I’ in him, has become a true sannyasi. He who is
established in Yoga soon attains the Brahman.
He who has become pure, whose evil impulses have been all
burnt away, will act without any egoistic feeling that he himself
is doing anything. The man who lives in the Atman, who has
subdued the demons in him & mastered the senses; who sees
himself in all creatures & all creatures in himself, will make no
distinction between relations & others. He will forever live as a
servant of all & will partake only of what remains after others
have had their share. He works, but is not bound by the effects
of karma.
T K G Namboodhiri
8. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.8 & 5.9
The Yogi who has seen the Truth knows that it is not he that
acts whilst seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, eating, walking,
sleeping or breathing.
Talking, letting go, holding fast, opening or closing the eyes– in
the conviction that it is the senses that are moving in their
respective spheres.
The man who knows the Truth acts as if he himself did nothing.
Whether seeing or hearing, smelling, eating, walking, breathing
speaking, etc.---in all these he will feel that it is his senses
which are functioning according to their nature. Such a person
acts but does not do anything. He who has consecrated his
heart to the Lord will feel no desire to do anything for himself.
Only that person can apply these verses to himself who is
always completely absorbed in the task on hand, whose every
action is dedicated to Sri Krishna & who seeks no benefit for
himself from anything he does. He has completely overcome
the feeling of ‘I’.
T K G Namboodhiri
9. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.10 & 5.11
He who dedicates his actions to Brahman & performs them
without attachment is not smeared by sin, as the lotus leaf
by water.
Only with the body, senses, mind & intellect do the Yogis
perform action without attachment for the sake of self-
purification.
The person described in the past two verses remains
untouched by sin, as the lotus leaf remains untouched by
water. Here sin includes both sin & virtue. He does not have
to suffer the consequences of either sinful or virtuous
action. He goes on working, but remains unaffected by work.
The Yogis work with their bodies, minds, intellect, & senses,
--- but do not feel that they themselves are working since
they work without attachment, devoid of cravings for any
rewards, & with the aim of self-purification. All their work is
dedicated to Brahman.
T K G Namboodhiri
10. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verse 5.12
A man of yoga obtains everlasting peace by
abandoning the fruit of action; the man ignorant of
yoga, selfishly attached to fruits, remains bound.
Renouncing the fruits of karma, the yogi wins the
peace which is the reward of faith & devotion, the
peace which brings moksha- the peace enjoyed by a
man established in Brahman, the bliss which
belongs to the Atman.
The man who is not established in yoga stays in the
grip of desire. He is a man attached, one who is
bound through attachment to fruits of work with the
snake-like coil of expectation & sense-cravings.
T K G Namboodhiri
11. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verse 5.13
Renouncing with the mind all actions, the dweller in the
body who is master of himself, rests happily in his city of
nine gates, neither doing nor getting anything done.
The Atman dwells, ever at rest, in the body with 9 doors (2
ears, 2 eyes, 2 nostrils, mouth, & the organs of generation
&excretion), doing nothing & causing nothing to be done.
The self-controlled man, established in the Atman, mentally
renounces all actions & live in peace. To renounce mentally
means to make the mind indifferent to them, to withdraw it
into an attitude of detachment towards work, & feel that we
are not doing what we are engaged in, that it is God who
impels us to do it. We do not feel, as we breathe, that we are
breathing. We have mentally renounced that karma. The life
is a play proceeding before us. Devote ourselves to our work
without taking interest in the play or letting our mind be
distracted by it. Then we would have renounced action.
T K G Namboodhiri
12. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.14 & 5.15
The Lord creates neither agency nor action for the world,
neither does He connect action with its fruit. It is nature
that is at work.
The Lord does not take upon Himself anyone’s vice or virtue;
it is ignorance that veils knowledge & deludes all creatures.
The Lord says: Ultimately I am the Creator of all beings,
when you see, I see, when you do not see, I too, do not see.
That is His nature. From another point of view, God is the
Doer, & also that He is not. The Atman does nothing, nor
does it cause anything to be done.
Man’s real nature is to serve others & to work for self-
purification, & so we should not cherish the ‘I’ in us. Hence,
God does not take upon Himself anyone’s sin.
T K G Namboodhiri
13. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.16 & 5.17
But to them whose ignorance is destroyed by the knowledge of
Atman, this their knowledge, like the sun, reveals the Supreme.
Those whose intellect is suffused with That, whose self has
become one with That, who abides in That, & whose end & aim
is That, wipe out their sins with knowledge, & go whence there
is no return.
When a man’s ignorance has been destroyed by knowledge, the
light of God is revealed to him. God is the witness of all that
occurs. The awareness that we should live our lives by obeying
Him & act only as prompted by Him- that is knowledge. We can
experience this truth directly only when our mind is filled with
Atman.
He whose intellect has become fixed on the Lord, who has
merged in Him, who is exclusively devoted to Him, & who lives
absorbed in Him, who has dedicated his all to the Lord & trusts
in Him alone, such a person attains deliverance. The sins of
such a person are washed away by knowledge.
T K G Namboodhiri
14. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.18 & 5.19
The men of Self-realization look with an equal eye on a Brahmin
possessed of learning & humility, a cow, an elephant, a dog & even a
dog-eater.
In this very body they have conquered the round of birth & death,
whose mind is anchored in sameness; for perfect Brahman is same to
all, therefore in Brahman they rest.
Men of knowledge see all things with an equal eye. They have the same
regard for a Brahmin rich in learning & gentleness, for a cow, an
elephant, a dog or one who eats dogs. The Atman in each is identical &
same as that in themselves. Only difference is the sheathing of the
Atman.
Those who are equal in mind to all beings & have regard for all, who
have no taint of impurity in them, who abide in God & live devoted to
Him, have, in this very life, conquered the cycle of birth & death.
A man of equal-vision (Sama darsi) is one who gives to each according
to his or her need. He doesn’t feed the same amount of food to an ant &
an elephant. None can be like God- absolutely free from impurity &
equal towards all. One can, therefore become Sama darsi only by losing
oneself in Brahman. Those who follow this rule in their conduct have
won the battle of this life. They hold enemy & friend in equal regard.
T K G Namboodhiri
15. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.20 & 5.21
He whose understanding is secure, who is undeluded, who
knows Brahman & who rests in Brahman, will neither be glad to
get what is pleasant, nor sad to get what is unpleasant.
He who has detached himself from contacts outside finds bliss
in Atman; having achieved union with Brahman, he enjoys
eternal bliss.
The person who has become liberated into unity with Brahman,
& who is not attached to the objects of his outgoing senses,
experience true happiness in his Atman. One can have peace
only by remaining unattached. The impact of sense impressions
is hard to prevent, hence the need to become unattached. If we
constantly meditate on God, the external objects will have no
effect on us. The Atman united in yoga with Brahman, (in
Samadhi) abides in it forever, & the yogi enjoys eternal Bliss.
T K G Namboodhiri
16. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.22 to 5.24
For, the joys derived from sense-contacts are nothing but mines
of misery; they have beginning & end, O Kaunteya; the wise
man does not revel therein.
The man who is able even here on earth, ere he is released
from the body, to hold out against the floodtide of lust & wrath -
---- he is a yogi, he is happy.
He who finds happiness only within, rest only within, light only
within --- that yogi, having become one with Brahman, enjoys
Eternal Bliss.
Verses 22 & 23 already explained in Chapter 2 before.
That yogi who finds happiness & peace within him, who
does not need external objects to make him happy, who is
ever Self-absorbed & is inspired by the light which shines
within him, such a yogi has merged into Brahman, and
attains Brahma-nirvana --- A state of void filled within with
Bliss of illumination.
T K G Namboodhiri
17. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.25 & 5.26
They win oneness with Brahman ---- the seers whose sins
are wiped out, whose doubts are resolved, who have
mastered themselves, & who are engrossed in the welfare
of all beings.
Rid of lust & wrath, masters of themselves, the ascetics
who have realized Atman, find oneness with Brahman
everywhere around them.
Rishis who are sinless & pure attain Brahma-Nirvana. These
are persons whose doubts have vanished, who hold their
body, mind & intellect in control, & who rejoice in the good
of all creatures. They bear ill will to none & are ready to
serve the whole world.
Those yogis who are free from desire & anger, whose minds
have become steady & who have realized the Self, & are
ever absorbed in their Self, are always, & in all
circumstances, in a state of Brahma-Nirvana.
T K G Namboodhiri
18. THE BHAGAVD GITA
ACCORDING TO
GANDHI
Verses 5.27 to 5.29
That ascetic is ever free --- who, having shut out the
outward sense contacts, sits with his gaze fixed between
the brows, outward & inward breathing in the nostrils
made equal; his senses, mind, & intellect held in check;
rid of longing, fear & wrath; and intent on Freedom.
Knowing Me as the Acceptor of sacrifice & austerity, the
great Lord of all the worlds, the Friend of all creation, the
yogi attains peace.
The yogi shuts out all external contacts & sits in
meditation on the Brahman. Knowing Brahman to be the
Acceptor of all sacrifices, the Friend of all creatures, &
the Lord of the universe, the yogi attains Peace Absolute.
T K G Namboodhiri