Chapter 4 of Bhagavad Gita describes the synthesis of the paths of action & Knowledge. How proper actions lead to knowledge & what is renunciation.What is proper action & recognition of Unaction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To raise up the physical to the spiritual is Brahmacharya, for by the meeting of the two the energy which starts from one and produces the other is enhanced and fulfills itself. This is the metaphysical theory. The application depends on a right understanding of the physical and psychological conformation of the human receptacle of energy.
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.
Bhagavad Gita, the most popular Hindu scripture has been commented upon by Sages, Philosophers, Thinkers, & Leaders of people. The commentary on Gita by Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of modern India, is regarded as among the most important of those of the 20th Century.
In his own words, his interpretation of the Gita is designed for the common man, "one who has little or no literary equipment, who has neither the time nor the desire to read the Gita in the original, yet who stands in need of its support"..
This presentation is based on the book, "Bhagavad Gita: According to Gandhi"which is based on talks given by the Mahatma at his Sabarmath Ashram during February to November 1926. This presentation includes the general introduction & the Chapter 1 of Bhagavad Gita.
When semen is preserved, it gets reabsorbed by the body and stored in the brain as Ojas Shakti or Spiritual Power. The vital force is closely linked with the nervous system. Hence, it is vitally necessary to preserve it carefully if one desires to have strong nerves. Girls, too, suffer great loss through having unchaste thoughts and giving way to lust. Vital nervous energy is lost. There is a corresponding loss of Veerya (vital fluid) in them as well.
Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Quotes (Sri R Paramahansa)Pardeep Sehgal
A man practicing unbroken brahmacharya for twelve years develops a special power. He grows a new inner nerve called the nerve of memory. Through that nerve he remembers all, he understands all. When a man succeeds in the conservation of his sexual energy, his intellect reflects the image of Brahman. The man who carries this image of Brahman in his heart is able to accomplish everything – he will succeed wonderfully in whatever action he engages himself.
There is no greater testimony to the unique value of Ribhu Gita than the fact that Bhagavan Ramana himself told one of his little educated devotees, Sampurnamma,
“It does not matter if you don't understand the book.
Just go through it, it will be of immense benefit to you.”
Bhagavan would often say that the recitation of Ribhu Gita is as good as Samadhi and would himself take part in the recitation.
So, let us read, chant and be absorbed in His Grace.
Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Quotes (S Vivekananda)Pardeep Sehgal
In my first speech in this country, in Chicago, I addressed that audience as ‘Sisters and Brothers of America’, and you know that they all rose to their feet. You may wonder what made them do this, you may wonder if I had some strange power. Let me tell you that I did have a power and this is it — never once in my life did I allow myself to have even one sexual thought.
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.
We are an internationally reputed Yoga Institute with the sole motto of propagating traditional learning of Yoga to the masses as well as the experts in the field.
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 7, The Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom, of Bhagavad Gita, is here explained by Sant Jnaneswar. As per Vedantic, interpretation, the second group of 6 chapters of Gita explains the meaning of'' That' in the Vedic Mahavakya, THAT THOU ART. Here, the Self or Brahmam is described in great detail. In Chapter 7, Lord Krishna explains the true nature of Brahman, His universality, & His presence in everything.
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.
To raise up the physical to the spiritual is Brahmacharya, for by the meeting of the two the energy which starts from one and produces the other is enhanced and fulfills itself. This is the metaphysical theory. The application depends on a right understanding of the physical and psychological conformation of the human receptacle of energy.
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.
Bhagavad Gita, the most popular Hindu scripture has been commented upon by Sages, Philosophers, Thinkers, & Leaders of people. The commentary on Gita by Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of modern India, is regarded as among the most important of those of the 20th Century.
In his own words, his interpretation of the Gita is designed for the common man, "one who has little or no literary equipment, who has neither the time nor the desire to read the Gita in the original, yet who stands in need of its support"..
This presentation is based on the book, "Bhagavad Gita: According to Gandhi"which is based on talks given by the Mahatma at his Sabarmath Ashram during February to November 1926. This presentation includes the general introduction & the Chapter 1 of Bhagavad Gita.
When semen is preserved, it gets reabsorbed by the body and stored in the brain as Ojas Shakti or Spiritual Power. The vital force is closely linked with the nervous system. Hence, it is vitally necessary to preserve it carefully if one desires to have strong nerves. Girls, too, suffer great loss through having unchaste thoughts and giving way to lust. Vital nervous energy is lost. There is a corresponding loss of Veerya (vital fluid) in them as well.
Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Quotes (Sri R Paramahansa)Pardeep Sehgal
A man practicing unbroken brahmacharya for twelve years develops a special power. He grows a new inner nerve called the nerve of memory. Through that nerve he remembers all, he understands all. When a man succeeds in the conservation of his sexual energy, his intellect reflects the image of Brahman. The man who carries this image of Brahman in his heart is able to accomplish everything – he will succeed wonderfully in whatever action he engages himself.
There is no greater testimony to the unique value of Ribhu Gita than the fact that Bhagavan Ramana himself told one of his little educated devotees, Sampurnamma,
“It does not matter if you don't understand the book.
Just go through it, it will be of immense benefit to you.”
Bhagavan would often say that the recitation of Ribhu Gita is as good as Samadhi and would himself take part in the recitation.
So, let us read, chant and be absorbed in His Grace.
Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Quotes (S Vivekananda)Pardeep Sehgal
In my first speech in this country, in Chicago, I addressed that audience as ‘Sisters and Brothers of America’, and you know that they all rose to their feet. You may wonder what made them do this, you may wonder if I had some strange power. Let me tell you that I did have a power and this is it — never once in my life did I allow myself to have even one sexual thought.
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.
We are an internationally reputed Yoga Institute with the sole motto of propagating traditional learning of Yoga to the masses as well as the experts in the field.
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 7, The Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom, of Bhagavad Gita, is here explained by Sant Jnaneswar. As per Vedantic, interpretation, the second group of 6 chapters of Gita explains the meaning of'' That' in the Vedic Mahavakya, THAT THOU ART. Here, the Self or Brahmam is described in great detail. In Chapter 7, Lord Krishna explains the true nature of Brahman, His universality, & His presence in everything.
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 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.
Brahmacharya: Celibacy With UnderstandingDada Bhagwan
In the book “Brahmacharya: Celibacy With Right Understanding”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers unique insight into the definition of celibacy and the benefits of brahmacharya.
He clarifies common misunderstandings about celibacy, answering questions such as: “How do you define celibacy?”, “What are the spiritual reasons for abstinence from sex, and what are the benefits of abstinence?”, “Does spiritual power increase from brahmacharya, and how is celibacy related to spirituality and practice?”, “Must one take a vow of celibacy to practice brahmacharya?”
This book offers a clear road map to celibacy meaning and celibacy benefits, and is an invaluable resource for those wanting to learn how to become more spiritual through the practice of brahmacharya.
Over the course of life, many people become puzzled by circumstances beyond their control – both their own and those of others. While investigating the principle of karma, one may still be left asking, “Why do bad things happen to good people?”
In the book “The Science of Karma”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains a precise definition of karma, and how exactly it works according to spiritual science.
Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “What is the law of karma, and how can I master it?”, “What is destiny, and does destiny relate to karma?”, “Can spiritual enlightenment liberate one from karma?”
Dadashri explains that the knowledge of Self is the beginning of true spiritual development. From then, along with understanding the law of karma, one learns to remain with inner peace in daily problems of life.
For those wondering how to live in peace in the midst of life’s challenges, this book is precious.
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
Bhagvad Gita chapter 10 verses 8 to 11 CHATURSLOKI GITA
CHATURSLOKI GITA,Vibhuti Yoga,The characteristics of a devotee who has attained the realization of oneness. who has attained the realization of oneness.
THE POWER AND FRUIT OF BHAKTI YOGA
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.
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.
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.
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.
The religions of the world preserve the knowledge and protect the secrets of ancient powerful mantras.
At the heart of world religion, and among the most powerful mantras in the history of religion, is the Navkar mantra, or Trimantra.
In the book “Trimantra”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains the Trimantra, its mantra meaning, and the extraordinary benefits of its recitation.
Whether wishing to live with no worry while facing problems in everyday life, wondering how to get inner peace, or on a spiritual quest seeking spiritual enlightenment (Self Realization), utilizing Trimantra provides that – and more.
Among the many spiritual books available today, Param Pujya Dadashri’s spiritual guidance about the value of Trimantra, and how to best access its spiritual power, is invaluable.
Over the course of life, even in happy homes, it is only natural to encounter marriage problems. But, for some, the husband and wife relationship can be said to be the very definition of conflict!
In the book “Harmony in Marriage”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan provides spiritual relationship tips related to maintaining a harmonious marriage.
He offers marriage advice in answer to such questions as: “How to resolve conflict in my marriage?”, “How to adjust to my marriage partner?”, and even, “How to save a marriage?”
Param Pujya Dadashri also provides marriage guidance in the form of spiritual conflict resolution skills and conflict resolution strategies. His teachings on resolving conflict in family relationships is offered in the context of common and everyday marriage challenges.
In the myriad of spiritual books available today, this book will prove an invaluable resource.
In the book “Noble Use of Money”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains that best charity means to offer happiness to others, for “when you give happiness to others, you get happiness in return”.
Dadashri explains that, among the many ways to be happier, the simplest way to “buy happiness” is giving away money, especially in the form of anonymous donations.
Dadashri provides answers to questions such as:
“Why is it helpful to donate to charity?”
“What are the reasons to make an anonymous donation?”
“Of the many charities to donate to, what are the best charities to donate to?”
“Is giving to charity part of leading a spiritual life?”
Among the many spiritual books available today, it is rare to find spiritual guidance related to the highest use of money - charity donations. This resource offering spiritual advice on how to make a donation, and why to make an anonymous donation, is sure to prove invaluable.
“Aptavani 1” is the first in a series of spiritual books titled “Aptavani”. In this series, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan addresses age-old unanswered questions of spiritual seekers.
Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “Who am I?”, “What is our purpose in life?”, “What is the nature of the journey of souls?”, “Why do bad things happen to good people?”, “What does karma mean?”, “How was the world created?”, “Who is the ‘Doer’ (ego definition)?”
Dadashri also provides spiritual expositions on the topics of: “What is religion?”, “How to find God?”, “What is the difference in religion vs. spirituality?”, “How do you define spirituality?”, “How can I attain knowledge of Self?”, “How can I experience my own pure Soul?”, and “What is liberation?”
Ultimately, Dadashri describes how the knowledge of Self is the final goal of all seeking. Without Self knowledge, one cannot attain ultimate liberation, or moksha.
“Aptavani 1” is the first in a series of spiritual books titled “Aptavani”. In this series, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan addresses age-old unanswered questions of spiritual seekers.
Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “Who am I?”, “What is our purpose in life?”, “What is the nature of the journey of souls?”, “Why do bad things happen to good people?”, “What does karma mean?”, “How was the world created?”, “Who is the ‘Doer’ (ego definition)?”
Dadashri also provides spiritual expositions on the topics of: “What is religion?”, “How to find God?”, “What is the difference in religion vs. spirituality?”, “How do you define spirituality?”, “How can I attain knowledge of Self?”, “How can I experience my own pure Soul?”, and “What is liberation?”
Ultimately, Dadashri describes how the knowledge of Self is the final goal of all seeking. Without Self knowledge, one cannot attain ultimate liberation, or moksha.
Those seeking to lead a spiritual life, or just wondering how to become more spiritual may become inspired towards serving others, or giving Seva (selfless service).
One might be left wondering, “Is service to humanity a higher means to make a donation – or should I simply donate to charity? What are the best charities to donate to, or to serve? How does Seva support my spiritual development? Is there spiritual power and spiritual transformation to be gained through it?”
In the book “Right Understanding To Help Others: Benevolence”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers precise understanding about people helping others and the many benefits Seva has upon one’s spiritual growth.
Dadashri explains that happiness begins from the moment one begins serving others and in offering Seva, one’s life will never lack for material comfort and happiness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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2. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
JNANESWARI
• Jnaneswari is the commentary on Bhagavad
Gita written by Saint Jnaneswar, who lived in
Maharashtra in the 13th Century AD.
• This very popular & simple commentary was
written in Marathi by Saint Jnaneswar when he
was only 15 years of age.
• The complete English translation of this
commentary is available at
http://www.bvbpune.org/contents1.html
T K G Namboodhiri
3. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
JNANESWARI
• The Marathi commentary Jnaneswari has been translated
into most Indian languages, English & other several
European languages.
• The Malayalam translation of Jnaneswari was prepared
by Shri M. P. Chandrasekharan Pillai (1924-1999),of
Thiruvalla, Kerala. After a devotional labour of 4 years,
referring several English & other translations, Shri. Pillai
completed his Malayalam Jnaneswari in 1990. During this
period, he was an inmate of Anandasram, Kanjangad,
Kerala, who published the commentary.
• This presentation is based entirely on this Malayalam
version of Jnaneswari
T K G Namboodhiri
5. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
INTRODUCTION
Sant Jnaneswara talks to his audience: The
core subject of Gita is Self-Knowledge, Lord
Krishna speaks about it to his devotee &
friend Arjuna. One who talks about this
wonderful & sweet conversation enjoys
heavenly bliss. So concentrate all your senses
to the ears & listen carefully. The Supreme
Brahman, though formless & imperceptible,
took the human form to advise His devotee
Arjuna, & through him, all humanity.
T K G Namboodhiri
6. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.1 & 4.2
Lord Krishna said: In the beginning of creation,
I taught this imperishable & absolute Yoga
(knowledge, Karma Yoga) to the Sun god. Sun
taught it to his son Manu, who, in turn, taught it
to his son Ikshwaku. Arjuna, this most secret
yoga was thus transferred through several
generations of King-Sages & was practiced by
the people. Unfortunately, now people have
lost this knowledge due to misuse, & the world
is full of sensual-pleasure seekers who have no
interest in Self-Knowledge or righteous living.
T K G Namboodhiri
7. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.3
Since you are my devotee & close
friend, I am teaching you this lost ,
but already revealed in the distant
past, Yoga. This knowledge is highly
noble & secret. The Karma-Yoga,
which I am teaching you now, is the
Deepest mystery of My life & most
worthy of following by you & others in
this world.
T K G Namboodhiri
8. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.4
Arjuna raises a doubt here. He said:
Krishna, you were born many ages
later than the origin of the Sun. You
are nearly of the same age as I. So
how do I believe that in the
beginning you taught the Sun this
Knowledge?
T K G Namboodhiri
9. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.5 & 4.6
The Lord said: Arjuna, I have taken many
births in the past, & so have you. I know
all about my previous births, but you do
not know them. So it is only natural that
you think that I could not have taught the
Sun this knowledge. But know from Me
that I am Unborn, Imperishable & the Lord
of all beings. Though Formless & Infinite, I
incarnate Myself into various forms to
perform certain functions.
T K G Namboodhiri
10. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.7 & 4.8
At all times, I work to maintain the spiritual
structure of the world. Whenever there is
decline in Righteousness, & Unrighteousness
rules the roost, I incarnate Myself in
appropriate forms. To protect the Righteous,
to annihilate the wicked, & to establish
Righteousness, I project Myself in every Age.
Whenever I incarnate, life experiences the
dawn of Righteousness & mountains of
superstitions & ignorance melt away like
snow.
T K G Namboodhiri
11. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.9 & 4.10
Whoever knows the truth about my incarnations & my
true nature gets liberated from this world of births &
deaths. He realizes that though I take births & do many
things, I remain birth less & a non-doer. Though living in
this world of objects, he remains unattached to his body,
& when his body returns to the 5 elements, he merges
with Me. They have completely conquered fear, desire &
anger, fix their minds on Me always & worship Me. They
are completely unperturbed about their past or the
present, & are said to be desire-less. They remain
outside the influence of sensual pleasures, & lives to
serve Me. Always contemplating on the Self, they find
bliss in Self-Knowledge. Such noble & wise people are
not different from Me, & they eventually merge with Me.
T K G Namboodhiri
12. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.11 & 4.12
In whatever form people worship Me, I grant
boons to them in those very forms. All follow My
path only. Due to ignorance, people give many
names & forms to Me, who is really nameless &
formless. Those who desire material boons,
worship many gods depending upon their
natural inclination. They all get their desires
fulfilled quickly, but do not realize that what
they get are the fruits of their work only. The
work is a giver & a taker. Only activities
generate fruits. We reap what we sow. A mirror
reflects only that which is put in front of it
T K G Namboodhiri
13. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.13
I created the 4-fold division of society into
Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaisya, & Soodra,
based on the natural tendencies of people
& the suitability of work. All living beings
& activities exhibit the three natural
qualities, Satwa, Rajas & Tamas, in
varying proportions. The 4-fold division of
the society is the outcome of these
qualities, & I am not really the doer of this
division.
T K G Namboodhiri
14. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.14 & 4.15
Work does not bind Me because I have no
craving for the fruits of action. One who
understands this true nature of Mine, will
also not get bound by his work. Though all
activities in life originated from Me, I am
not the doer of anything. Knowing this,
many wise people in the past have done
work without attachment to fruits or
feelings of doership, & have been
liberated.
T K G Namboodhiri
15. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.16 & 4.17
What is action? What is inaction? Even
wise people are confused about them. So
I will tell you about action or work,
knowing which you may be liberated
from this world. We should know what
actions should be carried out (Karma) &
what should be avoided (Vikarma). We
should also know the nature of inaction
(Akarma). Imponderable is the path of
action.
T K G Namboodhiri
16. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.18
Sri Krishna talks about the characteristics of a person
with real knowledge about action (work). One who sees
inactivity in activity & vice-versa is the intelligent among
men. One who works as duties to be performed, without
any selfish motives, or desire for fruits, is really inactive.
While travelling on a boat we see trees on the banks
moving in the opposite direction, but in reality, we are
the ones moving & the trees are stationary. Similarly,
work done by our body, mind & intellect, does not affect
the Self, which is detached and a non-worker. One who
realizes this, sees inaction in action. One, who is
ignorant about the Self, though remaining bodily inactive,
engages his mind, intellect & ego in thoughts of non-
work & enjoyment. Such people are doing work, even
when inactive.-Action in inaction.
T K G Namboodhiri
17. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.19
One, whose activities are devoid of any selfish
desires, & whose duties have been burnt to
ashes by the fire of knowledge, is called a
Pandita (wise) by learned people. Such a person
has no desire or repulsion from doing his work.
All his work are for the welfare of others or for
maintaining his body. He does not hanker after
the fruits of his actions. Unperturbed &
unattached, all his activities are without
bondage.
T K G Namboodhiri
18. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.20
Such a wise man discards all attachments to
work & its results. He remains always in the
bliss of Self-Knowledge, contented, &
independent. Though fully immersed in worldly
activities, he actually does no work because all
his work has reached the state of non-work. He
has nothing to gain from worldly activities &
always remains in the enjoyment of Self-
Realization.
T K G Namboodhiri
19. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.21 & 4.22
No desires control his body & senses. He
does the work required to maintain his
body alive, without any interest in fruits of
action. He remains satisfied with
whatever he gets by chance. He is beyond
dualities like good & bad, hot & cold, &
always sees only the unity of things. Not
competing with anybody, he remains
equipoise in success & failure. Such a
person does not get bound by his actions.
T K G Namboodhiri
20. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.23
A wise man discards completely the
feelings of “I” & “Mine”. He remains
beyond the feelings of desire & anger,
& exists steadily in the knowledge of
the Self. He does everything as
offerings to the Ultimate. All his work
& past impressions of work have been
dissolved in himself. He exudes divine
brilliance from all parts of his body.
T K G Namboodhiri
21. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.24 to 4.32
In these 9 verses Sri Krishna talks
about the various types of sacrifices
offered by seekers. All these
sacrifices using materials, body, mind
& intellect, based on injunctions in
Vedas & scriptures, aim at obtaining
riches or enjoyment in heaven. All
these involve human activity & yields
appropriate fruits to the seekers.
T K G Namboodhiri
22. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.33
Arjuna, sacrifices offering knowledge is far superior to
all sacrifices of worldly objects, because all actions,
complete with the fruits of actions, & end up in self-
knowledge. The complicated activities involving
worldly objects needed in these sacrifices, as per the
Vedas, lead to the attainment of transient heavenly
pleasures. Though noble in themselves, they lose their
greatness when compared to sacrifices leading to
self-knowledge. This knowledge leads to eternal bliss
& eliminates all desires, deductions, sensual
pleasures, & mental thoughts. Attaining the ultimate
goal , the Yogi sees only the Self in everything, &
without further effort, he merges with the Self.
T K G Namboodhiri
23. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.34 & 4.35
If you wish to acquire True Knowledge, you have to
approach wise men who have realized the Self, prostrate
before them, please them through services & asking
them questions about the Truth. Services sincerely
offered to wise men are the steps to the temple of Self-
Knowledge. Earning their confidence through humble
surrendering to them, you will be taught all you want to
know by the Wise Teachers. Once you receive the
Knowledge, you will be free of attachments,
possessiveness, & dualities, because you see yourself &
all other beings first in your inner Self, & then in Me- the
Supreme Self. With the blessings of your Teacher, you
become wise, & in the light of True-Knowledge, all the
darkness of your delusions will vanish.
T K G Namboodhiri
24. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.36 & 4.37
Even if you are the greatest of sinners, you
will cross the sea of sins by the boat of
Knowledge. You may be the mine of sins, the
ocean of ignorance or the mountain of
delusion. All these will become insignificant
in the powerful light of Knowledge. The
delusion that this world is real will melt away
when the rays of knowledge strike. As the
razing fire burns to ashes all firewood, the
fire of Self-Knowledge burns all worldly
actions to ashes-destroys their bondage.
T K G Namboodhiri
25. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.38
There is nothing in this world as sacred &
pure as Knowledge. Is there anything to
compete with Omnipotence? Can a reflection
of the Sun shine like the Sun? Can we hold in
place the Sky with our hands? If all these are
possible, then only there may be something
equal to Knowledge. One who has become
eligible to know, through selfless actions &
meditation, gradually starts experiencing the
Self within, without any outside help
T K G Namboodhiri
26. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.39
One who has faith in the words of his Teacher,
one who is curious & anxious to know, & one
who has mastered his senses, only he can
obtain the Ultimate Self-Knowledge. After
obtaining Knowledge he loses interest in
worldly sensual pleasures, discards wandering
thoughts, & keeps away from the activities of
Nature. He always remains happily engaged in
his duties, & views the whole universe as
himself,& remains beyond selfish feelings of I &
mine. He sees Peace & Happiness everywhere
T K G Namboodhiri
27. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verse 4.40
One who is ignorant of the Self, unfaithful towards his
teacher, & filled with doubts, cannot find happiness
either in this world or anywhere else. The life of one not
curious to know about himself, is a total wastage. His life
is rooted in ignorance & indiscrimination, & is as futile as
an empty house or a dead body. Least interested in
knowledge & full of nagging doubts, he is worse than
dead. A doubting person cannot distinguish between
good & bad, or truth & untruth, like a person born blind
cannot distinguish between day & night. He cannot
understand anything & loses everything.
T K G Namboodhiri
28. BHAGAVADGITA
JNANESWARI
Verses 4.41 & 4.42
Arjuna, a Self-Realized Yogi who has
eliminated all doubts, & who does all
his essential duties as offerings to
God, never gets bound by his actions.
Hence kill the doubts in your mind,
born out of ignorance, with the sharp
sword of Knowledge, & adopting
Karma-Yoga of Selfless Action, get up
& fight the war.
T K G Namboodhiri