Monday, Nov 25, 2013. Srimad Bhagavadgeeta : Chapter : 4. ( Jnana karma sanyasa yogam ) Slokam : 9 : (Lord Srikrishna reveals the secret of his Avatar to Arjuna ):

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Monday, Nov 25, 2013.

 Srimad Bhagavadgeeta :

 Chapter : 4. ( Jnana karma sanyasa yogam )

 Slokam : 9 : (Lord Srikrishna reveals the secret of his Avatar to Arjuna )

 Janma karma ca me divyam evam yo vetthi tattvatah,

 Tyaktva deham punarjanma naiti mameti sorjuna.

 Arjuna = Dear Arjuna,
Me divyam janma = My divine janmam,
Karma ca evam tattvatah = Karmam this tattvic ( principle ) way,
Yah vetthi sah = One who knows,
Deham tyaktva = Sacrifice (leave ) his body,
Punar janma na eti = Thereafter never attain rebirth,
Mam eti = ( But ) attain ( unite with ) me. ( He becomes God himself, Jeevatma and Paramatma supreme union ).

 In the last slokam ( 8th ), Avatharam (Incarnation) what for? , and how it is possible? , after explaining these things in general, Lord declares : “Those who understand my the Avatar leelas ( plays ), thereafter, continuously meditate come out of all bounds of relationships, and unite with the Supreme Truth The Infinite. The Sanskrit word ‘Tattvatah’ indicates this, that it is not a simple knowing of information, but is a full complete Union of Atmas : ‘BLISS’ that, again confirmed: “The Supreme Lord takes Avatharam in us. “

 Now practically we have an uncertain, limited life , yes it is true, but, sometimes, when we involved in un-selfish , pure and holy thoughts ( for short moments ), then this same life itself obtain a Divine nature, yes we feel this on certain occasions.

 Sakaropasanam is like Nirakaropasanam only; this slokam points this for development in spirituality. There are few vedantins who do not aware of (dislike/ hate) Avatarasangalpams. They are barking on shadows. Upasana whether it is Sagunam or Nirgunam, if the Upasaka is honest and sincere, leads him to Supreme Truth.

 A special mention is here about ‘Parama padham’, “It is a state, where there is no rebirth”. Earlier In Vedic sciences this state is called as ‘Amaratvam’ ( No Death ). Later that has changed into ‘Ajam’ ( No Birth ). This change in expression shows the ‘the development in intelligence in that period of time’. A society in which the people are immature, fears about death. But when they attain mature mind, they begin to fear not death, but a rebirth. Why, because, it will be a restart to a new beginning to a life of sufferings. 

 Death is for the one who takes birth, hence when it is said no death means no birth only. The Sanskrit word ‘Ajam’ indicates the progress in our mental maturity.

 “This ‘MOKASHA-MARGHAM’IS NOT USED FOR PRESENT NECESSITY BY LORD SRIKRISHNA, BUT ALREADY EXISTING FROM ANCIENT DAYS.” 
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Note :- 
UPASANA = (UPA + ASANA) =(NEAR/ CLOSER + FIRM)= Keep closer and firm towards the Lord)
1. Service, 2. Nursing, 3. Divine/ True love, 4. Meditation, all is Upasanas.
2. Upasana what for/ why? : To uplift mind, to develop intelligence.
3. Moksham : Moha-Kshayam = defeat/decay of moham/desire.
4. Saguna Aradhana = very close to the Lord

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