Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-59 While aspirants may restrain their senses from objects of enjoyment, the allure for such objects persists. Yet, for those who attain realization of the Supreme, even this allure eventually fades away. Description When one abstains from eating, such as during a fast, the desires of the senses weaken. Similarly, during …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-58 The one capable of withdrawing their senses from external distractions, akin to how a tortoise retracts its limbs into its shell, attains divine wisdom. Description Attempting to quench the cravings of the senses by indulging them in desired objects is akin to dousing a fire with clarified butter. While momentarily …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-57 The one who maintains detachment regardless of circumstances, finding neither joy in good fortune nor despair in adversity, embodies the wisdom of a sage with flawless understanding. Description Rudyard Kipling, the renowned British poet, echoes the essence of the concept of Sthita Prajna, or the Sage of steady intelligence, in …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-56 The Supreme Lord conveyed: “O Parth, when an individual relinquishes all selfish desires and the tumult of sensory cravings that trouble the mind, finding contentment in the realization of the self, they are deemed to be in a state of transcendence.” Description In Shree Krishna’s discourse, he begins by addressing …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-56 The Supreme Lord conveyed: “O Parth, when an individual relinquishes all selfish desires and the tumult of sensory cravings that trouble the mind, finding contentment in the realization of the self, they are deemed to be in a state of transcendence.” Description In this verse, Shree Krishna delineates sages of …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-54 Arjun inquired: “O Keshav, what are the traits of one established in divine consciousness? How does an enlightened individual speak, sit, and move?” Description The terms “sthita prajña” (one with steady intellect) and “samādhi-stha” (situated in trance) are applied to enlightened individuals. Having heard from Shree Krishna about the state …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-53 When your intellect no longer succumbs to the allure of the fruitive sections of the Vedas, but instead remains unwavering in divine consciousness, you will attain the pinnacle of Yog, the state of perfection. Description As seekers progress along the spiritual path, their connection with God deepens within their minds. …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-51 The wise, blessed with equanimity of intellect, relinquish attachment to the outcomes of actions, which otherwise entangle one in the cycle of birth and death. Through working in this consciousness, they achieve a state transcending all suffering. Description Shree Krishna elaborates further on the concept of working without attachment to …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-52 Once your intellect transcends the mire of delusion, you will attain indifference to both what has been heard and what is yet to be heard regarding worldly and heavenly pleasures. Description Previously, Shree Krishna mentioned that those attached to worldly pleasures are drawn to the flowery promises of the Vedas, …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-50 Those who wisely practice the science of work without attachment can transcend both good and bad reactions in this lifetime. Therefore, endeavor to attain Yog, which is the art of skillful work done in proper consciousness. Description When people hear about the principles of karm-yog, they often wonder if relinquishing …
