Bhagavadgeeta : ( 26/11/2012. )

Thursday, May 29, 2014. Srimad Bhagavadgeeta : Chapter-13. ( Khetra-kshetrajna-vibhaga-yogam ) Slokam- 6&7. 6- Mahabutaniahankarah      bhuddhiraviyaktameva      ca, Indriyani     dasaikam      ca     panchendriyagocarah. Mahabutani                                =         Five elements ( Akasam, vayu, agni, jalam,  bhumi. ); Ahankaram                                =         False ego ( A sense of "karthrutva-  bhoktyatva-abhimanam" ); Bhuddhi   Avyaktam                  =         Intelligence, Vasana; Dhasa    indriyani                       =         Ten  indriyas; Ekam                                           =         Mind; Pancha   indriya    gocarah         =         Five indriya vishayas ( objects : form,  sound, taste, smell, touch. ), thus, cosisting of 24 tattva-s. (7)- Iccha    dveshah    sukam    dukham     samkhatascetana    drutih, Etat    kshetram    samasena     savikaramudahrutam. Etat  

Sunday, May 25, 2014. Srimad Bhagavadgeeta : Chapter-13. ( Kshetra-kshetrajna-vibhaga-yogam ) Slokam-2. Part-1. The first division of Srimad Bhagavad-Gita known as the Karma Yoga section comprises the first six chapters describing two paths: the path of spiritual actions and the path of spiritual knowledge by which an aspirant may achieve atma tattva or realisation of the eternal soul. It has also been explained that the achievement of atma tattva is essential for attaining moksa or liberation from material existence.  The middle division of Srimad Bhagavadgeeta known as the Bhakti Yoga section comprises the second six chapters which reveals that bhakti or exclusive loving devotion which is preceded by factual spiritual knowledge of the Supreme Lord Krishna as revealed in the Vedic scriptures is the paramount attainment. Such spiritual knowledge about Lord Krishna is prerequisite and essential to bhakti and subsequent attainment of communion with the Supreme Lo

Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Srimad Bhagavadgeeta : Chapter-12. ( Bhakti-yogam ) Slokam-2. : The devotee who does Upasana ( Prayer/ meditate..so on ) to Paramatma in the "Saakaara bhaavam" ( VIGRAHA-ARADHANA/ IMAGE OR SOME SORT OF OBJECT WORSHIP), What are the gunas ( qualities ) required to such person? - this is told in this slokam. ................................................................ Introduction :- The first slokam of this chapter starts with Arjuna's doubts about Bhakti-yogam. The seekers are two types. 1. one who worship through vigrah-aradhana ( saakaara-bhaavam)( image or statue or object worship ). and 2. worship without ththe supports of objects ( niraakaara-bhavam). Both groups are yogies,-if so , who among the two is more "Sreshtan" ( Superior). Arjuna's question is - Is it possible to attain Paramatma through image worship, an image with its limitations how becomes the symbol of Paramatma? How can a wave represent the Ocean?

Saturday, May 17, 2014. Srimad Bhagavadgeeta : Chapter-10. ( Vibhuti-yogam) Slokam- 7. ( Samashti-Prapancha-Pratibhasam, and Paramatma-Anubhuti ) Etam    vibhutim    yogam    ca    mama    yo    vetti    tattvatah, So    vikambena    yogena    yujyate    natra     samsayah. Mama     etam     vibhutim      =       My   vibhuti     ( Samashti-Prapancha-Pratibhasam )   and; Yogam     ca                             =       Yogam     (  Vyashti-bhavam  ); Tattvatah                                 =       In tattvic  ( in reality ) way; Yah     vetti    sa                       =        One who knows/understands; Avikambena     yogena            =         In    Nischala ( no chalanam )-yogam ( Total-silence i.e.; Paramatma-Anubhuti  ); Yujyate                                     =         Attain a Permanant place. Atra   samsayah    na                =         In this, no doubt at all. Here, Vibhuti : means "Manifestations in diverse forms"  and

Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013. Srimad Bhagavadgeeta : Chapter-10.( Vibuti-yogam ) Chapter ten reveals Lord Krishna's exalted position as the cause of all causes. Also specifying His special manifestations and opulences. Arjuna prays to the Lord to describe more of the opulences and the Lord describes those which are most prominent. Thus this chapter is entitled: The Infinite Glories of the Ultimate Truth. Slokam-6. Nor the number of theists, nor the great wise know My origin; I am certainly the source of the godly and the great sages in all respect. My origin is not even known to the greatest wise or gods of enlightenment; in every respect I am the source of the great sages and the God-conscious ones. ( Slokam-2 ) Maharshaya     sapta    purve    catvaro    manavasttha, Madbhava    manasa    jatah    yesham    loka   imah    prahah. Sapta    maharshayah      =       Sevan Rishies; (and) Purve   catvarah                 =       Before them,  four Sanakaties

Friday, May 09, 2014. Srimad Bhagavasgeeta : Chapter-10. ( Vibhuti-yogam ) Introduction part-2. The jeeva which is with limits and apurnan ( incomplete ), is the 'Atma' which is functioning with the help of tools mano, bhuddhi ( mind and intelligence ) of the "Vyashti" ( Vyakti or individual ). The same 'Atma' when manifest through the mano, bhuddhi, of "Samashti" ( world or samooham or society ), becomes beyond limits ( limitless ) and Purnam ( Complete ), and this is called "Eswaran" Or "Paramatma". If one grasps these "Vyashti-bhavam"and "Samashti-bhavam "of "Atma" correctly, it is very easy to understand the "Tattvam" ( Essence ) of chapters 10 and 11 of Srimad Bhagavadgeeta. Here is an example to understand "Eswara-Tattvam" in Vedantham :- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If one follow the how th

Monday, May 05, 2014. Srimad Bhagavadgeeta :  Chapter-10. ( Vibhuti-yogam ) Introduction :- Vibhuti : meaning - Prosperous, Strong, Huge, Whole ( combined all divine ).  Though looking on the headings of the chapters, they seemed different, but they are all inter connected in "Tattvam-s". The most important are 6th and 7th slokam-s of chapter-7. After explaining "HIS" two prakruti-s viz.; "PARA & APARA", Lord says :  "I am the cause for the creation of all world-s,  and equally to their layanam too, they are all, just like pearls in a "thread ( in me )". This way 'Omni-potent, Omni-present, "Paramatma" Lord Sri Krishna,  though,  is the source for all names and forms , needs to inform Arjuna : about His place in the Prapancha-Vastu-s. Lord is the essence / tattvam of this diverse prapancham i.e; " Paramatma". Hence, Lord narrates Himself as the main component of all living things, and the

Thursday, May 01, 2014. Srimad Bhagavadgeeta : Chapter - 9. ( Raja-vidya-raja-guhya- yogam) Slokam -32.  Mam hi partha vyapasritya yepi syuah papayonayah striyo vaisyasttha sudrah tepi yanti param gatim. Hi partha = What it is, Arjuna, Striyah vaisyah sudrah = Women, vaisya, sudra, Tatha papayonayah api = This way have become evils, Ye syuah te api = Who are in, they also, Mam vyapastitya = After surrendering me, Param gatim yanti = Attain the Supreme state. In previous two slokams ( 30 and 31 ) : 30th slokam- In this slokam Lord Krishna says to Arjuna " Even though he is cruel and criminal minded, without any external influence of thoughts , if he connects ( bhajanam ) me, then he should be considered as good man. Why because he has decided to move in right path." 31st slokam - " In great speed he becomes a Mahatma and gains permanent peace of mind. Dear Arjuna my devotee never perishes, absolutely keep this in your mind."