The truly wise, guided by divine insight, perceive a Brahmin, a cow, an elephant, a dog, and a dog-eater with equal vision. Description When we perceive things through the lens of knowledge, it is called prajñā chakṣhu, meaning “with the eyes of knowledge.” Shree Krishna uses the term vidyā sampanne to convey this, but he …
Those whose intellect is fixed on God, who are completely absorbed in Him, and who have unwavering faith in Him as the supreme goal, quickly attain a state from which there is no return. Their sins are dispelled by the light of knowledge. Description Just as ignorance causes one to suffer in samsara, the perpetual …
For those whose ignorance is dispelled by divine knowledge, the Supreme Entity is revealed, just as the sun illuminates everything when it rises. Description The sun’s power in dispelling the darkness of night is unparalleled. The Ramayana states: rākāpati ṣhoṛasa uahiñ tārāgana samudāisakala girinha dava lāia binu rabi rāti na jāi “Despite the combined light …
The omnipresent God does not involve Himself in anyone’s sinful or virtuous deeds. Living beings are deluded because their inner knowledge is obscured by ignorance. Description God is not responsible for anyone’s virtuous deeds or sinful actions. His work in this regard is threefold: He provides the soul with the power to act. He observes …
“Embodied beings who practice self-control and detachment live happily in the city of nine gates, free from the belief that they are the doers or the cause of anything.” Description In this verse, the term “Prabhu” is used for God, indicating that He is the Lord of the world. He is omnipotent and controls the …
“Embodied beings who practice self-control and detachment live happily in the city of nine gates, free from the belief that they are the doers or the cause of anything.” Description Shree Krishna likens the body with its nine openings to a city with nine gates. The soul is compared to the king of this city, …
Karm yogis, by offering the results of all their activities to God, achieve everlasting peace, while those who work driven by selfish desires become entangled due to their attachment to the fruits of their actions. Description How is it that performing the same actions leads some people to be bound to material existence while others …
Those steadfast in karm yog always maintain the thought, “I am not the doer,” even while engaged in various activities such as seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, moving, sleeping, breathing, speaking, excreting, grasping, and opening or closing their eyes. With the light of divine knowledge, they perceive that it is merely the material senses interacting with …
Those who offer their actions to God and release all attachments remain unsullied by sin, just as a lotus leaf remains dry despite being in water. Description Both Hindu and Buddhist scriptures frequently use analogies involving the lotus flower. The word “lotus” is often used respectfully when describing various parts of God’s divine body, such …
Those steadfast in karm yog always maintain the thought, “I am not the doer,” even while engaged in various activities such as seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, moving, sleeping, breathing, speaking, excreting, grasping, and opening or closing their eyes. With the light of divine knowledge, they perceive that it is merely the material senses interacting with …
