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Gita, Quotes - 2010

Gita: The Joy Within

2.55 When a man surrenders all desires that come to the heart and by the grace of God finds the joy of God, then his soul has indeed found peace. – The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2)

let it be

If there’s one mantra that works most of the time it is ‘Let it be’. The directive above allows us to find peace. Desires may not be bad, however they do keep us from discovering peace, now.

the joy of God

When we surrender desires; the desire to do something, be something or acquire something, our thoughts can begin to settle down. Our minds slowly become still. God and his joy can be experienced when that stillness is discovered. Try it, just 5 minutes morn & eve, you won’t be disappointed…

Daily Affirmation: Today I let be.

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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Gita, Quotes - 2010

Gita: Rest In The Divine

2.53 When thy mind, that may be wavering in the contradictions of many scriptures, shall rest unshaken in divine contemplation, then the goal of Yoga is thine.

2.54 How is the man of tranquil wisdom, who abides in divine contemplation? What are his words? What is his silence? What is his work? – The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2)

divine contemplation

Krishna, God, has something very important to say to religionists in this verse. He understands that all scriptures are imperfect and such  imperfection confuses all thinking believers. Here he suggests that we not rely solely on written guidance. That we become our own gurus.

how?

Hearing this Arjuna wants to know what it takes to reach such a contemplative state. Stay tuned for the answer. This series continues each Monday.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM my own Guru!

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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Gita, Quotes - 2010

Gita: Evenness Of Mind

2.47 Set thy heart upon thy work, but never on its reward…

2.48 …Yoga is evenness of mind – a peace that is ever the same. – The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2)

thy work

God instructs us to understand what work is ideal and to devote all effort to it. We’re reminded not to worry or focus on the end result. Control of the mind and protection from its inconsistencies is the goal.

evenness of mind

In most chapters The Gita reminds mankind to cultivate a balanced and even state of mind. One which allows us to stay connected to the divine inside us and one that allows us to stay unflustered.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM still and balanced.

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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Gita

Gita: That Which Is

1.24 Beyond the power of sword and fire, beyond the power of waters and winds, the Spirit is everlasting, omnipresent, never-changing, never-moving, ever One.

1.25 Invisible is he to mortal eyes, beyond thought and beyond change. Know that he is, and cease from sorrow. – The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 1)

spirit is

Krishna, God, continues to explain to Arjun that Spirit is the true underpinning of all that is. It is what’s real. The material is but a shadow of true reality, it hinges on and comes from Spirit.

know, fear not

Even intellectual understanding of the fact that Spirit is, can be calming and will remove fear. This Spirit is the essential us. We are safe, all is well, all will be well. Look within.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM with Spirit.

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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Gita, Quotes - 2010

Gita: Real vs. Unreal

1.16 The unreal never is: the Real never is not. This truth indeed has been seen by those who can see the true.

1.20 He is never born, and he never dies. He is in Eternity: he is for evermore. Never-born and eternal, beyond times gone or to come, he does not die when the body dies. – The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 1)

arjun

Arjun the great warrior is perplexed about his duty on the battlefield. ‘Battlefield’ here is also a metaphor for life. He’s face to face with enemies who are his relatives and he’s not sure about engaging them and being the cause of their demise.

krishna

His charioteer is Krishna, the divine personage, whose ‘song’, or ‘Gita’ the Bhagavad Gita truly is! The divine charioteer can also be a metaphor for the ever present divinity inside each soul. Krishna reveals that the soul (our true identity) inside us is eternal. There’s nothing to be truly worried about in life.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM fearless, I face life squarely!

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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Gita, Quotes - 2010

The Bhagavad Gita

To be, or not to be – that is the question. – Hamlet by Shakespeare

a spiritual poem, it is

‘To be or not to be’ is also the question that The Bhagavad Gita asks. This holy tome is the spiritual essence of Hinduism and is revered by countless many around the world. On the Kindle I find it easy to read a few passages daily and in so doing I’ve highlighted my favorites. I’d like to share with you, one or more each week.

and timeless

Being can be felt in the silence of the soul. – Juan Mascaro

The first translation I read of the Gita was a Penguin Classic by Juan Mascaro. The translation was so simple and easy to understand, whilst still poetic and beautiful, I fell in love with it. I’ll be using the same translation for these blogs, hope you enjoy!

Daily Affirmation: Today I will reflect, I’ll be more aware of all that I experience.

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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