After death, unsuccessful yogis are reborn either into a virtuous and prosperous family or into a family with divine wisdom if they had practiced yoga extensively. Such a birth is rare and valuable. Description Unsuccessful yogis are sometimes sent to celestial abodes to experience material enjoyment (bhog) as a way to realize its futility. Afterward, …
The Supreme Lord said: O Parth, one who embarks on the spiritual path does not face destruction either in this world or the next. My dear friend, one who strives for God-realization is never defeated by evil. Description The word “Tāta” is a term of endearment that literally means “son.” By addressing Arjun as Tāta …
O Krishna, please dispel this doubt of mine completely, for who else but You can do so? Description Doubts arise from ignorance, and the power to dispel doubts comes from knowledge. Scholars of the scriptures possess theoretical knowledge, which is often insufficient to dispel doubts because the scriptures contain many apparent contradictions that can only …
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 …
