In this world, nothing is as purifying as divine knowledge. Those who achieve mental purity through prolonged practice of Yog eventually receive this knowledge within their hearts. Description Knowledge has the power to purify, elevate, liberate, and unite a person with God. It is thus supremely sublime and pure. However, there are two kinds of …
Those with deep faith who diligently practice controlling their mind and senses gain divine knowledge. This transcendental wisdom swiftly leads them to everlasting supreme peace. Description Shree Krishna emphasizes the importance of faith in attaining divine knowledge. Spiritual truths are not always immediately perceptible and often require a certain level of elevation on the spiritual …
Just as a kindled fire turns wood to ashes, O Arjun, so does the fire of knowledge burn away all reactions from material activities. Description Just as a spark of fire can ignite a massive blaze and consume a large pile of wood, so can the fire of knowledge burn away the accumulated karmas of …
Even those deemed the most immoral of sinners can cross the vast ocean of material existence by embarking on the boat of divine knowledge. Description Material existence is like a vast ocean, where one is tossed around by the waves of birth, disease, old age, and death. The material energy subjects everyone to the three-fold …
Following this path and gaining enlightenment from a Guru, O Arjun, you will never again be deluded. With the illumination of that knowledge, you will recognize that all living beings are part of the Supreme and exist within Me. Description Just as darkness can never engulf the sun, illusion can never again overcome the soul …
Learn the Truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him with reverence and render service unto him. Such an enlightened Saint can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the Truth. Description Upon hearing that sacrifice should be performed with knowledge, the natural question arises: how can we obtain spiritual knowledge? Shree Krishna …
O subduer of enemies, sacrifices performed with wisdom surpass mere mechanical rituals. Ultimately, O Parth, all actions and sacrifices lead to the attainment of true knowledge. Description Shree Krishna emphasizes the importance of performing sacrifices with true understanding rather than merely engaging in mechanical rituals. While physical acts of devotion like rituals, fasts, chanting, and …
The Vedas describe various forms of sacrifice, each stemming from different kinds of actions. Understanding these sacrifices helps to break the bonds of material attachment. Description One of the remarkable aspects of the Vedas is their recognition of the diversity in human nature. They prescribe various kinds of sacrifices to suit different individuals. The key …
Those who understand the essence of sacrifice and partake in its sanctified remnants advance toward the Absolute Truth, experiencing divine bliss. O best of the Kurus, those who neglect sacrifice find no true happiness in this world or the next. Description The secret of sacrifice is to perform it for God’s pleasure and then accept …
Others offer the outgoing breath into the incoming breath, and vice versa, practicing prāṇāyām to regulate their life-energy. Some reduce their food intake, offering the breath into the life-energy. These various forms of sacrifice purify the practitioners, cleansing them of impurities. Description Some individuals are drawn to prāṇāyām, the practice of breath control, involving techniques …
