*
Thoughtful Quotes From The Gita:
He who has faith has wisdom;
Who lives in self-harmony,
Whose faith is his life;
And he who finds wisdom,
Soon finds the peace Supreme.
—The Bhagavad Gita
As a man can drink water from any side of a full tank, so the skilled theologian can wrest from any scripture that which will serve his purpose.
—The Bhagavad Gita
Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.
—The Bhagavad Gita
Because the fool wants to become God, He never finds him. The master is already God, Without ever wishing to be.
—The Bhagavad Gita
Whatever action is performed by a great man, common men follow in his footsteps, and whatever standards he sets by exemplary acts, all the world pursues.
—The Bhagavad Gita
Better indeed is knowledge than mechanical practice. Better than knowledge is meditation. But better still is surrender of attachment to results, because there follows immediate peace.
—The Bhagavad Gita
I look upon all creatures equally; none are less dear to me and none more dear. But those who worship me with love live in me, and I come to life in them.
—The Bhagavad Gita
Those who are interested in self-realization, in terms of mind and sense control, offer the functions of all the senses, as well as the vital force (breath), as oblations into the fire of the controlled mind.
—The Bhagavad Gita
The soul who meditates on the Self is content to serve the Self and rests satisfied within the Self; there remains nothing more for him to accomplish.
—The Bhagavad Gita
What is work and what is not work are questions that perplex the wisest of men.
—The Bhagavad Gita
The state of severance of union with sorrow is known by the name of yoga.
—The Bhagavad Gita
If you want to see the brave, look at those who can forgive.
—The Bhagavad Gita
Strive constantly to serve the welfare of the world; by devotion to selfless work one attains the supreme goal of life. Do your work with the welfare of others always in mind.
—The Bhagavad Gita
The sage awakes to light in the night of all creatures. That which the world calls day is the night of ignorance to the wise.
—The Bhagavad Gita
When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a lamp in a windless place.
—The Bhagavad Gita
He is not elevated by good fortune or depressed by bad. His mind is established in God, and he is free from delusion.
—The Bhagavad Gita
An intelligent person does not take part in the sources of misery, which are due to contact with material senses. Such pleasures have a beginning and an end, and so the wise man does not delight in them.
—The Bhagavad Gita
No one attains perfection by merely giving up work.
—The Bhagavad Gita
If due to ego you think: I shall not fight; this resolve of yours is vain. Your own nature will compel you.
—The Bhagavad Gita
The self-controlled soul, who moves amongst sense objects, free from either attachment or repulsion, he wins eternal Peace.
—The Bhagavad Gita
Action is the product of the qualities inherent in nature.
—The Bhagavad Gita
It is both near and far, both within and without every creature; it moves and is unmoving. In its subtlety it is beyond comprehension. It is invisible, yet appears divided in separate creatures. Know it to be the creator, the preserver, and the destroyer. Dwelling in every heart, it is beyond darkness. It is called the light of the lights, the object and goal of knowledge, and knowledge itself.
—The Bhagavad Gita
For those who wish to climb the mountain of spiritual awareness, the path is selfless work. For those who have attained the summit of union with the Lord, the path is stillness and peace.
—The Bhagavad Gita
There are two ways of passing from this world – one in light and one in darkness. When one passes in light, he does not come back; but when one passes in darkness, he returns.
—The Bhagavad Gita
The egoistic man thinks, “I am the doer”. In reality Prakriti does everything. A Jnani who remains as a silent witness and who knows the essence of the division of the quality and functions is not bound.
—The Bhagavad Gita
Governing sense, mind and intellect, intent on liberation, free from desire, fear and anger, the sage is forever free.
—The Bhagavad Gita
That one I love who is incapable of ill will, and returns love for hatred. Living beyond the reach of I and mind, and of pain and pleasure, full of mercy, contented, self-controlled, with all his heart and all his mind given to Me—with such a one I am in love.
—The Bhagavad Gita
Whatever the state of being that a man may focus upon at the end, when he leaves his body, to that state of being he will go.
—The Bhagavad Gita
Still your mind in me, still yourself in me, and without a doubt you shall be united with me, Lord of Love, dwelling in your heart.
—The Bhagavad Gita
If the radiance of a thousand suns
Were to burst at once into the sky
That would be like the splendor of the Mighty one—
I am become Death,
The shatterer of Worlds.
—The Bhagavad Gita
*
Krishna
*
Important Verse Of Dhyana Yoga:
Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 6 verse 5
uddhared ātmanātmānaṁ nātmānam avasādayet
ātmaiva hyātmano bandhur ātmaiva ripur ātmanaḥ
Elevate yourself through the power of your mind, and not degrade yourself, for the mind can be the friend and also the enemy of the self.
SOURCE: https://www.holy-bhagavad-gita.org/chapter/6/verse/11
*
Gita In 3 Minutes:
*
Topic Summary For Each Chapter:
The Bhagavad Gita presents a synthesis[5][6] of the Brahmanical concept of Dharma,[5][6][7] theistic bhakti,[8][7] the yogic ideals[6] of moksha[6] through jnana, bhakti, karma, and Raja Yoga (spoken of in the 6th chapter). [8] and Samkhya philosophy.
Chapter 1: Wrong thinking is the only problem in life
Chapter 2: Right knowledge is the ultimate solution to all our problems
Chapter 3: Selflessness is the only way to progress and prosperity
Chapter 4: Every act can be an act of prayer
Chapter 5: Renounce the ego of individuality and Rejoice in the Bliss of Infinity
Chapter 6: Connect to the Higher Daily
Chapter 7: Live what you learn
Chapter 8: Never give up on yourself.
Chapter 9: Value your blessings
Chapter 10: See divinity all around
Chapter 11: Have enough surrender to see the Truth as it is
Chapter 12: Absorb your mind in the Higher
Chapter 13: Detach and Attach
Chapter 14: Live a lifestyle that matches your vision
Chapter 15: Give priority to Divinity
Chapter 16: Being good is a reward in itself
Chapter 17: Choosing the right over the pleasant is a sign of power
Chapter 18: Let Go, Let God
*
18 Chapters Summary:
Chapter 1: Negative mindset is the problem.
Arjuna was overpowered by his attachment to his kith and kin. The problem was his wrong thinking and he ended up making false judgements.
Chapter 2: Right knowledge is the solution to most of our problems
Arjuna surrenders to Krishna after he realised that all of his problems were due to ignorance and that the right knowledge can solve all of his problems.
Chapter 3: Selflessness is the only key to progress
Karmayoga is a selfless service. A karma yogi is someone who is not concerned about the result and is free from the attachments of the world.
Chapter 4: Every act can be made an act of prayer
A person who follows a lord and his teachings become liberated.
Chapter 5: Renounce ego and stay in bliss
A true karmayogi dedicates all his actions to the lord without thinking about the result. This is how one develops self-control, renounces ego and stays in bliss.
Chapter 6: Connect to the higher consciousness
Meditation is the key to transforming the extrovert mind into a contemplative mind and connecting with your true self.
This leads to a peaceful and detached life.
Chapter 7: Live what you learn
Meditation helps you discover “who you are”.
One who truly surrenders to God and worships with his attributes discovers his true self.
Chapter 8: Never give up on yourself
The rewards you receive at the end are always worth the wait. So don’t give up and keep being committed to your goals.
Chapter 9: Value your blessings
Always count your blessings and be grateful for what you have achieved so far.
Comparison is the ultimate enemy of your happiness.
Chapter 10: See divinity
Meditation helps you unlock the miracles of life. The entire universe is the divine manifestation of god.
Chapter 11: See the truth as it is
You are everything and everything is in you.
Once you understand this, you’ll understand the truth.
Chapter 12: Absorb your mind
Once you understand that the divine loves you, you cannot but fall in love with the divine.
Absorb your mind in the higher.
Chapter 13: Detach from materialistic things
Materialistic things are nothing but a waste of energy and time. It won’t get you anywhere near your growth or goals.
Chapter 14: Live a lifestyle that matches your vision
Identify yourself as self, not as a body.
This is when you see the true you and find your vision. Live a lifestyle that aligns with it.
Chapter 15: Prioritise divinity
Always prioritise the divine. The first step is to develop detachment, pride, and sorrow and be free from worldly pursuits.
Just keep giving.
Chapter 16: Being good is a reward in itself
Krishna discusses the importance of virtues over vices in this chapter.
Have patience, truth, a sense of control, humility over ego, greed, slander, and attachment.
Chapter 17: Choose right over pleasant
You can have the power of choosing right over the pleasant by acquiring knowledge and living life as a Satvic.
Chapter 18: Let go
Renunciation doesn’t mean abandoning real life or living with indifference to the world. It simply means living as a Karma yogi and letting go of all the things that hold you back and moving forward.
*
10 Important Gita Lessons:
10 life lessons from The Bhagavad Gita that everyone should know about:
By Twitter User @ShwetaKukreja_
1/ Money mind cannot meditate
Meditation is helpful for our inner peace, also known as ‘sadhna’.
If you keep thinking about money all the time, you cannot engage in meditation.
2/ Progress and development are the rules of this universe
Things and surroundings change.
We should never expect people, society, or surroundings to stay the same.
3/ Faith can move mountains
People who believe in themselves have the power to conquer the world.
True growth comes from experiencing the gamut of emotions without abandoning the faith.
4/ Power of a Mentor
“Tell me I forget; teach me I remember”
Having a mentor is like having a right path.
5/ Focus on Work, not result
In Gita, the term “Nishkama Karma” is used.
Meaning, do your deeds without caring about the result.
Key to living a happier life.
6/ Commitment to the pursuit of knowledge
To assimilate our own knowledge, we have to master our senses.
A mind awakened to the serene joys of the self, will makes us a perfect human being.
7/ Refrain from criticism
When you speak ill of others or of yourself, you create a negative vibe all around you.
Criticism deprives us of the opportunity for self-reflection.
8/ Human life is full of battles
Fear and expectations cause restrictions and limitations.
Keep exploring, experimenting, but DO NO give in fear.
9/ Whatever has happened, happen for a reason
There is meaning and reason behind every failure, win, love, happiness, success, pain and joy.
The reason is often to make you a better person.
10/ Change is permanent
The only constant truth of life is change.
Things change.
People change
Life change.
Surroundings change.
Nothing stays the same.
*
Symbolism of the Mahabharata Battle Scene:
Standing between the two forces, the good and the bad, arrayed for a battle to death, Arjuna (the jiva) surrenders completely to the Lord (the subtler discriminative intellect), his charioteer, who holds the five horses (the five senses) yoked to his chariot (body) under perfect control.
When the stunned and confused ego – Arjuna -, totally surrenders to Krishna, the Lord, with a smile, reassures the Jiva of its final victory and declares the entire message of spiritual redemption, the Gita.
When the ego (Arjuna) on its dejection sits back in the body (chariot), throwing down all instruments of egocentric activities (Gandiva), and when the sense organs (the white horses) are held back, well under control, by the pulled-reins (the mind), then the charioteer (the pure intellect) shall lend the ego a divine strength and guide it to the ultimate victory over the forces of adharma (Kauravas) with the help of the dynamism of dharma (Pandavas), even though the former may seem much stronger in force than the simple-looking dynamism in the latter.
*
Three Stithi (States) According To Gita:
Paristithi (the current situation)
Manostithi (the state of the mind)
Atmastithi (the state of the atma).
The best way to interact with the world was to act from the Atmastithi. You are inherently blissful. You don’t have to become happy, you already are. If you act from that state, whatever you do will turn out beneficial to the world.
*
Top 5 lessons In Gita: (Telugu)
1. వాసంసి జీర్ణాని యథా విహాయ
నవాని గృహ్ణాతి నరోపరాణి |
తథా శరీరాణి విహాయ జీర్ణాని
అన్యాని సంయాతి నవాని దేహీ ||
————“చిరిగిపోయిన బట్టలను పడేసి, మనం కొత్తబట్టలు ఎలా కట్టుకుంటామో, జీర్ణమైన శరీరాన్ని వదిలిన ఆత్మ కూడా- మరోకొత్త దేహంలోకి ప్రవేశిస్తుంది”
2. క్రోధాద్భవతి సమ్మోహః సమ్మోహాత్ స్మృతి విభ్రమః |
స్మృతిభ్రంశాద్బుద్ధినాశో బుద్దినాశాత్ప్రణశ్యతి ||
————-“కోపం వల్ల అవివేకం, అవివేకం వల్ల మతిమరుపు, మరుపుతో బుద్ధినాశనం, బుద్ధినాశనంతో మనిషే నాశనం”
3. తస్మాదసక్త స్సతతం కార్యం కర్మ సమాచార |
ఆసక్తో హ్యాచరన్ కర్మ పర మాప్నోతి పూరుష: ||
————–“చేసే పని, దాని ఫలితము మీద అదే పనిగా ఆసక్తి ఉండొద్దు. కర్మ ప్రకారం చేసుకుంటూ పోవాలంతే”
4. ధూమేనావ్రియతే వహ్నిర్యథాదర్శో మలేన చ|
యథోల్యేనావఈతో గర్భస్తథా తేనేదమావృతమూ ||
—————-“పొగ చేత నిప్పు, ధూళి చేత అద్దం, మావి చేత గర్భస్త పిండం కప్పబడినట్లే, కోరికల చేత జ్ఞానం కూడా కప్పబడి వుంటుంది”
5. కర్మణ్యేవాధికారస్తే మా ఫలేషు కదాచన |
మా కర్మ ఫలహేతుర్భూ: మాతే సంగోఅస్త్వకర్మణి ||
————“నువ్వు కర్మలు చేయడానికి మాత్రమే. ఆ కర్మఫలాలకు అధికారివి కాదు. ప్రతిఫలాపేక్షతో ఎట్టిపరిస్థితుల్లో కర్మలు చేయకు. అలాగని చేయడం మానకు”
* * *
About The Article Author:
About Sanatana Dharma
My India By Swami Paramahamsa Yogananda
* Not where the musk of happiness blows,Not where darkness and fears never tread;Not in the homes of perpetual smiles,Nor in the heaven of a land of prosperityWould I be bornIf I must put on mortal garb once more. Dread famine may prowl and tear my...
The 8 Types Of Hunger And The Art Of Mindful Eating
* EYE HUNGER Eye hunger is triggered by food that you see. It can be other people who are eating, food that you see on the table or counter, seeing adverts, recipes and pictures of food. Other examples are food displays in delis, markets, restaurants or...
Gayatri Mantra – The Most Potent Spiritual Sound In The Universe
* What The Scriptures Say: A mantra is a potent spiritual sound formula. A mystical sound which not only enchants the mind and helps to make it single-pointed and concentrated, but also being pregnant with ideas, helps purify the mind as well as reveal to us...
The Significance Of Lotus In Hindu Scriptures
* The lotus is the symbol of truth, auspiciousness and beauty (satyam, shivam, sundaram). The Lord is also that nature and therefore, His various aspects are compared to a lotus (i.e. lotus-eyes, lotus feet, lotus hands, the lotus of the heart etc.). The lotus...
The Three Kinds Of Gunas And The One That Accelerates Personal Transformation
* Gunas: Our Vehicles Of Devotion: The Sanskrit word “guna” means attribute. These “attributes” serve as a powerful indicator and formulator of the physical principles of the earth. The concept of guna, is one of the more important teachings from India. These...
What Is The Significance of Performing Aarti After A Pooja (Prayer)
* Towards the end of every ritualistic worship (pooja or bhajan) of God or to welcome an honored guest or saint, we perform the aarati. This is always accompanied by the ringing of the bell and sometimes by singing, playing of musical instruments and clapping. It is...
The True Nature Of Atman And Brahman In Advaita Philosophy
* What Is Atman: Atman or Brahman is Existence Absolute, Knowledge Absolute, Bliss Absolute. It is different from the gross, subtle and causal bodies. It transcends the five sheaths (Pancha Koshas). It is the witness of the three states: waking, dreaming and...
Ancient India and Nine Planets (Navagraha)
* Navagrahas is also Nine Powers of Cosmic Energy of Universe as "Nine Astronomical Bodies" also built separate temples for each of them thousands of years ago when western and many other countries were striving in the dark ages. They have built Navagraha...
The Meaning Behind The Seven Steps Of A Hindu Wedding
* Rituals And Meanings: A Hindu marriage comprises several meaningful rituals. Each such marriage ritual has varying degrees of significance. The most important of them all is the Saptapadi or the Seven Steps which the couple takes together after tying the...
What’s Better? The Bhisma Way Or The Jatayu Way?
* No two people react to the same situation in a similar way. Here are examples of two legendary personalities who were faced with a very similar situation, but thier responses were diagonally apart. One has been elevated but the other only recognised. It's in...
The Pranava Mantra And The Many Advantages Of Chanting Om
* Of all the Mantras, the most powerful and the significant one is the single -syllabled incantation called the Pranava. This is the "OM". The word "OM" has been taken as a symbol and as an aid to the meditation by spiritual aspirants. It is accepted both as...
What The Gita Says About Food (In Telugu – తెలుగు లో)
* Gita Chapter 17 Verse 7: ఆహారస్త్వపి సర్వస్య త్రివిధో భవతి ప్రియః | యజ్ఞస్తపస్తథా దానం తేషాం భేదమిమం శృణు || *ప్రతి పదార్థం* ఆహారః - ఆహారము; తు – నిశ్చయముగా; అపి – కూడా; సర్వస్య – ఎల్లవారికిని; త్రివిధః - మూడువిధములైనది; భవతి – అగును; ప్రియః - ప్రియము; యజ్ఞః...
Why Do Indian Women Wear Bangles?
* Bangles - Culture And Science: Imagine if we were to use the sounds of nature to bring ourselves back to the present moment. But, only if we all had the luxury of doing so at all times. Sometimes in our busyness, we allow our minds to run a million places and...
The Essence Of Vedanta
* What Is Vedanta? Vedanta means the culmination of knowledge and the ultimate knowledge that is out there. Vedanta is the end portion of the Vedas, the knowledge section of the Vedas known as Jnana Kanda. Vedanta is a handbook for living. It's essentially a...
The Magic of Sanskrit – The Language of Ancient India
* Sanskrit: The Language Of Hindu Scriptures: Languages are the soul of a nation, and Indian languages are a reflection of our unity in diversity. India is the only country having "Unity in Diversity". With so many languages, cultural change, functions etc...
The Nataraja Form of Shiva – Representation Of Shakti, The Life Force
* The Symbolism Of Nataraja: A very beautiful symbol of the union of Nature and Divine, Nataraja holds fire in one hand, which represents the fire element, and a damru (a kind of small drum, hourglass-like drum) in his other hand, which depicts the space...
Nirvana Shatakam | The Essence Of Advaita Vedanta
* The Origin Of Advaita Vedanta: The great Adi Shankara (first Shankaracharya) of the eighth century summarized the entirety of Advaita Vedanta (non-dualistic philosophy) in six stanzas. When a young boy of eight, while wandering in the Himalayas, seeking to...
How To Fight The Three Doors To Hell
* Prajapathi's 3 "Da"s: In the Rig Veda, one of the sacred Vedic Sanskrit texts, Prajapati is described as the first God and creator of all other gods and beings. In the post-Vedic age he came to be identified with the Hindu god Brahma. As such Prajapathi is...
Questions, just ask!
Text or Call: 678.310.5025 | Email: info@futurestrongacademy.com
Bringing a Group? Email us for a special price!
Trackbacks/Pingbacks