Therefore, Arjun, one who has stilled the senses’ allure,Is firmly rooted in transcendental wisdom, secure. Description Enlightened souls, guided by transcendental insight,Master the intellect, keeping it pure and bright.With a purified mind, they reign in the senses’ sway,In the material realm, it’s a different display. Here, the senses dictate, pulling the mind astray,The intellect succumbs, …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-69 Thus, Arjun, one who has mastered senses’ sway, Is firmly grounded in transcendental wisdom’s ray. Description Shree Krishna has used day and night figuratively here. People often confuse the meaning of this verse by taking the words literally. There was once a Khade Shree Baba (the standing ascetic), whose disciples …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-67 Just as a mighty gust veers a boat from its intended path at sea,Even one focused sense can stray the intellect, unfree. Description ଯେହେତୁ Kaṭhopaniṣhad କହିଛି, ଆମର ଇନ୍ଦ୍ରିୟଗୁଡିକ ବାହ୍ୟମୁଖୀ,ବାହ୍ୟ ଜଗତର ଆଲିଙ୍ଗନରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ବସ୍ତୁ ପ୍ରତି ପ୍ରାକୃତିକ ଭାବରେ ଅଙ୍କିତ |ଯେପରି ମଧୁର ଶବ୍ଦ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରଲୋଭିତ ହୋଇଥିବା ହରିଣ ଏହାର ମୃତ୍ୟୁକୁ ପୂରଣ କରେ,କିମ୍ବା ମହୁମାଛି ସୁଗନ୍ଧ …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-66 But an undisciplined person, whose mind and senses run free,Lacks a resolute intellect, and contemplation, as we see.Without uniting mind with God, peace remains distant,For without peace, true happiness is resistant. Description This verse reinforces the previous one by presenting its opposite and refuting it. Where Shree Krishna previously affirmed …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-65 The Supreme Lord said: Arjun, dear to me, how has this delusion seized you in this critical moment? It is unbecoming of one of your honor. It does not lead to higher realms but to disgrace. Description Grace emanates as a divine energy, enriching one’s being,Bestowed by the Divine, the …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-64 Description The downward spiral toward ruin begins with seeking happiness in sensory objects, a natural impulse akin to thirst for the body. Redirecting this impulse towards God purifies the mind, fostering divine attachment rather than material attachment. Unlike material attachment, this divine attachment elevates the mind, leading to purity. When …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-63 Anger clouds judgment, leading to confusion and memory lapses. When memory becomes bewildered, it undermines intellect, ultimately leading to ruin. Description Anger, much like morning mist veiling the sunlight, obscures judgment. In its grip, people often make mistakes they later regret, as emotions shroud their intellect. It’s common to hear …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-61 Those established in perfect knowledge are those who conquer their senses and maintain unwavering focus on Me. Description In this verse, the term yuktaḥ (united) signifies ‘absorption in devotion,’ while mat paraḥ conveys ‘toward Lord Krishna.’ The word āsīta (seated) is metaphorical, denoting being ‘situated or established.’ Having previously emphasized …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-61 Those established in perfect knowledge are those who conquer their senses and maintain unwavering focus on Me. Description In this verse, the term yuktaḥ (united) signifies ‘absorption in devotion,’ while mat paraḥ conveys ‘toward Lord Krishna.’ The word āsīta (seated) is metaphorical, denoting being ‘situated or established.’ Having previously emphasized …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-60 The senses are so strong and turbulent, O son of Kunti, that they can forcibly carry away the mind even of a person endowed with discrimination who practices self-control. Description The senses resemble wild horses newly harnessed—impetuous and reckless—demanding discipline, a crucial battle for spiritual aspirants. Thus, those aspiring for …
