The real guru is Atman. In any spiritual discourse the guru can get across only to the extent he has unfolded the Self. In every age an enlightened Soul appears…
The chapter opens with Arjuna’s dilemma. He asks Krsna, “You maintain that knowledge is superior to action. Then why do you ask me to engage in this terrible action? Tell…
A stream cut off from the main river stagnates, putrefies and dies. Similarly a human being disconnected from the totality degenerates and falls into error, delusion and grief. The Bhagavad…
The first chapter is titled Arjuna Visada Yoga or Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief. While there is not much philosophy here it gives valuable insight into the human personality. It begins…
The Bhagavad Gita is the most enchanting and comprehensive dissertation on how an ordinary mortal can rise above petty, personal preoccupations to become the extraordinary immortal Spirit. It draws from…
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As long as you are able to acquire wealth, your retinue will follow you. Afterwards, when your body is worn out, nobody will so much as speak to you in…
Translation
As water on a lotus leaf is very unstable, life is extremely unsteady. Know that the whole world is stricken with disease and arrogance and afflicted with sorrow.
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Do not get infatuated seeing a lady’s bosom or navel. It is a modification of flesh, fat, etc. Reflect in your mind over and over again.
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In the introductory shiksha to…
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O Fool, abandon the greed for acquiring wealth. Entertain the thought of Reality in the mind, free from passion. Let the mind be content with whatever wealth you obtain by…
Translation Worship the Spirit, worship the Spirit, worship the Spirit, O Fool! For grammar rules (material pursuits) will not protect you when the appointed time arrives. https://vedantavision.org/webnew/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BHGM-1.mp3 Interpretation This verse…