Shloka # 49: “ Work impelled by the desire for fruit is indeed far inferior, evenness of mind being far above it. O Arjuna, Take refuge in the evenness of intelligence. Pitiful are those impelled by the desire for the fruits of works.” Shloka # 50: “With the intelligence of evenness one discards (in this […]
Greetings All, In mantra #1, Sruthi introduced Ashvalayana and his teacher Brahma. The student with appropriate qualifications asks for Brahmavidya with humility, also called Pariprashnaha. Having seen the student as well qualified from his approach, Brahmaji agrees to teach him. Brahma addressed the student and gave him instructions on the instruments or Sadhana to be […]
Shloka # 47: “to work alone you have the right and never to the fruits (of works). Don’t be impelled by the fruits of works; ( at the same time) don’t be tempted to withdraw from works.” Swamiji continuing with his teaching says Sri Krishna now presents the principles of Karma Yoga in Shloka # […]
Greetings All, Swamiji said in his previous introduction we saw Upanishad means Atma Vidhya or Brahma Vidhya as it brings Jivatma and Paramatma together. This process brings the Seeker and Sought together and thus Samsara is destroyed. Sat + Upani means wisdom inside us. It is the primary meaning. A secondary meaning of Upanishad is […]
Swamiji continued with his introductory talk. He talked about necessity of self-inquiry. Our idea of our selves and vision of scriptures about us are different. I feel “I am full of defects”. I am searching to free myself of these defects. Scriptures say, “You are free of Doshas.” There is a contradiction between what I […]
Shloka # 45: “The scope of vedas embraces the three-fold force of nature, O Arjuna! Go beyond these three forces. He who has mastered the self rises beyond all dualities.” Continuing his teaching swamiji reminded us about shloka # 45. Prarabhda Karma will still impact us. Strengthen your mind to withstand the ups and downs […]
Swamiji started his teachings on Kaivalya Upanishad with an introduction. The purpose of the introduction was to summarize the main points of the Upanishad. Vedas, the primary scriptures, are classified as: 1) Vedapurvaha, meaning beginning portion of Vedas and 2) Vedantaha, meaning ending portion of Vedas. Vedapurvaha deals with Karma or action or Karma-Kanda, also […]
Greetings All, Swamiji continued his talks on Chapter 6 of Prasna Upanishad. Shloka # 2: The sixth and last student asked for the sixteen part Purusha or Param Brahman. Here the Teacher is going to reveal Brahman through Srishti Prakaranam as Jagat Karanam. The Universe comes out of, exists and goes back into Brahman. This […]
Greetings All, Gita, Chapter # 2, Samkhya Yoga: Refreshing our memory, Swamiji says, after talking about Gyana Yoga now Sri Krishna wants to talk about Karma Yoga. Before starting his talk he has some general observations about Karma Yoga. Shloka # 40: “Here in the sphere of Karma Yoga there is no loss of good […]
Greetings All, Swamiji continued his talks on Chapter 5 of Prasna Upanishad. Omkara Upasana is of three types. Eka Matra Omkara Upasana or A kara is concentrated upon. Next upasana is on A kara and U kara. Third one is on A, U and M Karas. First Upasana, Eka Matra, leads to Manushya Loka or […]