Bagvad Gita - Gems

07-17-2007, 12:50 AM

Chatuh Shaloki Gita – the gist of Gita in four verses

10.8
I, Vaasudeva, am the source of all that exists in the universe, and everything, spiritual and mundane evolves from Me alone; and those wise people who know this truth worship Me with hearts filled with love.

10.9
With minds fixed on Me and their life energy, prana, dedicated to Me, these wise people help each other to advance spiritually; they discuss My spiritual pastimes and are always absorbed in My loving devotional service.

10.10
To those true devotees who are engaged in My loving service and worship, I bestow the yogic wisdom by which they can attain the spiritual world.

10.11
Dear Arjuna, out of my compassion for these devotees, I the indwelling guide in everyone’s heart, dispel the gloom of ignorance from their minds with the lamp of pure wisdom, ever illuminating their hearts bright.

Arvindaksh · 07-19-2007, 12:13 AM

Secret to attain peace:
One attains peace when he knows Me, Govinda to be the enjoyer of all sacrifices and penances, controller of everyone, well-wisher and dear to everyone.

Arvindaksh · 07-20-2007, 12:20 AM

Sharing:
5.18 Bhagvad Gita on who is a Pandita (learned man)
One who is full of wisdom and humility, and sees with an equal eye a brahmin, cow, elephant, dog and a dog-eater (i.e. sees the spiritual essence in everything).

07-24-2007, 05:45 AM

Amongst all yogis the supreme yogi is one who worships Me, Gopala in his inner heart at all times with full faith.

07-27-2007, 12:50 AM

Arjuna, one who is non-envious, friendly and compassionate towards everyone in the creation; is free of material attachment and arrogance; is balanced in happy and unhappy situations and forgiving towards all.

Arvindaksh · 07-31-2007, 12:52 AM

Arjuna, The yogi who is satisfied in all situations, has control over is mind and senses, and is firm in spiritual life; he has offered his mind and intelligence in My service, such a devotee is very dear to Me.

Arvindaksh · 08-02-2007, 06:03 AM

Chapter 16, Verses 1-3

The Blessed Lord said: Fearlessness, purification of one's existence, cultivation of spiritual knowledge, charity, self-control, performance of sacrifice, study of the Vedas, austerity and simplicity; nonviolence, truthfulness, freedom from anger; renunciation, tranquility, aversion to faultfinding, compassion and freedom from covetousness; gentleness, modesty and steady determination; vigor, forgiveness, fortitude, cleanliness, freedom from envy and the passion for honor--these transcendental qualities, O son of Bharata, belong to godly men endowed with divine nature.

Arvindaksh · 08-03-2007, 05:25 AM

Hrishikesha, the controller resides in the heart of all living entities, and according to the laws of karma He makes them migrate from one life to another in their bodies that are like material machines.

O Arjuna, by all means take shelter of the Hrishikesha who is in your heart, by His grace you will attain divine peace and His eternal spiritual abode.

Arvindaksh · 08-08-2007, 04:22 AM

I, Vaasudeva am the mother, father, grandfather and maintainer taking care of all; I am the sacred sound Omkar, Rig, Yagur and Sam Veda.

Arvindaksh · 08-13-2007, 12:18 AM

O Arjuna, there are twenty deeds by which one can remove the influence of material life and attain pure spiritual life: 1) not coveting any honour, 2) absence of arrogance, 3) non-violence, 4) practicing forgiveness, 5) simplicity, 6) service to Acharya, 7) inward and outward purity, 8) honesty, 9) self-restraint, 10) dispassion for sense objects, 11) absence of false ego, 12) contemplation on suffering associated with birth, old age, disease and death, 13) non-attachment for material things, 14) absence of possessiveness for son, wife, home and belongings, 15) constant balance of mind in favourable and un-favourable events, 16) pure loving devotion for Me 17) Resort to a peaceful place, 18) apathy for places full of material activities, 19) constant awareness of spiritual knowledge about self and God, 20) Sincere search for the eternal spiritual essence. All these are to be regarded as true wisdom and all else as ignorance.

Arvindaksh · 08-15-2007, 12:26 AM

Always chanting My Holy Name and performing all activities in My service with determination and firm in their vow; submitting themselves to Me with loving devotion, humility and sincerity, My devotees always worship Me.

Arvindaksh · 08-17-2007, 05:52 AM

If you give your heart and mind to Me, by My grace you will overcome all difficulties; and if you do not hear and follow Me out of a false sense of pride and ego, you will be ruined.

Arvindaksh · 08-23-2007, 12:19 AM

"Be aware of Me always, adore Me, make every act and offering to Me, and you shall come to Me; this I promise because you are dear to Me. Leave all other support, and look to Me for protection. I shall purify you from the sins of the past. Do not grieve."

Arjuna Haridas · 08-23-2007, 03:40 PM

"Uttering OM, the syllable that is God, and intent on Me, departing thus from his body, he then attains the Goal Supreme." (Bhagavad Gita 8:13)

"Relinquishing all dharmas, you should take refuge in Me alone; then I shall fully liberate you from all sins; wherefore grieve not." (Bhagavad Gita 18:66)

Arvindaksh · 10-17-2007, 08:47 PM

Bhagavad Gita 9.33: Shri Maadhava recommends devotion
Not to mention that the pious wise men and the pious kings attain my spiritual abode; therefore while you are in pilgrim of this transient world devoid of real happiness, worship Me.

Bhagavad Gita 9.34: Shri Gopal describes the path of devotion
Devote your mind to Me, be My devotee, perform your duties as a sacrifice as directed by Me; and when you direct your soul as I say, you will attain My spiritual abode.