O mighty-armed Krishna, does not such a person who deviates from the path of yoga lose both material and spiritual success, and perish like a broken cloud, finding no place in either realm? Description The desire to achieve success is natural for the jīva (soul). This stems from being a part of God, who is …
Arjun said: What happens to the unsuccessful yogi who starts the path with faith but, due to an unsteady mind, does not make sufficient effort and fails to achieve the goal of yoga in this life? Description The journey toward God-realization begins with śhraddhā (faith). Many sincere souls develop faith in the divine knowledge of …
Yoga is difficult to attain for those with an unrestrained mind. However, those who have learned to control their mind and strive earnestly through proper means can achieve perfection in yoga. This is My opinion. Description The Supreme Divine Personality, Shree Krishna, explains the connection between controlling the mind and achieving success in yoga. He …
I consider those to be perfect yogis who perceive the true equality of all living beings and empathize with the joys and sorrows of others as if they were their own. Description Shree Krishna responds to Arjun’s concern by addressing him as Mahābāho, meaning “Mighty-armed one.” He implies, “O Arjun, you have defeated the bravest …
I consider those to be perfect yogis who perceive the true equality of all living beings and empathize with the joys and sorrows of others as if they were their own. Description Shree Krishna responds to Arjun’s concern by addressing him as Mahābāho, meaning “Mighty-armed one.” He implies, “O Arjun, you have defeated the bravest …
I consider those to be perfect yogis who perceive the true equality of all living beings and empathize with the joys and sorrows of others as if they were their own. Description Shree Krishna responds to Arjun’s concern by addressing him as Mahābāho, meaning “Mighty-armed one.” He implies, “O Arjun, you have defeated the bravest …
I consider those to be perfect yogis who perceive the true equality of all living beings and empathize with the joys and sorrows of others as if they were their own. Description We view all the limbs of our body as part of us and are equally concerned if any of them is harmed. We …
True yogis, merging their consciousness with God, perceive all living beings as equal, seeing God within each one and each one within God. Description God is all-pervading and resides in everyone’s heart as the Supreme Soul. Shree Krishna says in verse 18.61, “I dwell in the hearts of all living beings.” Thus, each body contains …
True yogis, merging their consciousness with God, perceive all living beings as equal, seeing God within each one and each one within God. Description During the Diwali festival in India, shops offer sugar candies molded into various shapes such as cars, airplanes, people, animals, balls, and caps. Children insistently ask their parents for specific shapes …
For those who perceive Me in all places and see everything within Me, I am never lost to them, nor are they ever lost to Me. Description To lose God means allowing the mind to stray from Him, while being with Him means uniting the mind with Him. The easiest way to unite the mind …
