The duties prescribed for human beings are delineated in the Vedas, which are manifested by God Himself. Thus, the omnipresent Lord perpetually abides in sacrificial acts. Description The Vedas, as stated in the Bṛihadāraṇyak Upaniṣhad, emanate from the very breath of the Supreme Divine Personality, encompassing the Ṛig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sāma Veda, and Atharva …
All living beings rely on sustenance, and food is cultivated through rains. Rains, in turn, stem from sacrificial rituals, which are generated through the execution of prescribed duties. Description Here, Lord Krishna elucidates the natural cycle: Rain yields grains, which nourish living beings and transform into blood. From blood, semen is generated, serving as the …
Pleased with the yagya rituals, the divine deities will provide you with all the necessities of life. However, those who consume the offerings without reciprocating are actually like thieves. Description In the Vedic tradition, food preparation is imbued with the consciousness that the meal is intended for the pleasure of the divine. A portion of …
Pleased with the yagya rituals, the divine deities will provide you with all the necessities of life. However, those who consume the offerings without reciprocating are actually like thieves. Description As overseers of the universe’s workings, the celestial deities provide essential elements like rain, wind, crops, and minerals. Humanity owes them gratitude for their benevolence. …
Through your sacrificial offerings, the celestial deities will be gratified, fostering a collaborative relationship between humans and the celestial beings, leading to immense prosperity for all. Description The celestial gods, known as devatās, are responsible for governing the universe under the direction of the Supreme Lord. They occupy specific roles within the administration of the …
In the dawn of creation, Brahma fashioned humanity along with their respective duties, declaring, “Thrive through the observance of these yajñas (sacrifices), for they shall grant you all that you aspire to attain.” Description All the elements of nature function as integral components within the grand design of God’s creation. Each part naturally contributes to …
Work should be executed as a yajna, an offering to the Supreme Lord; otherwise, it binds one in this material realm. Hence, O son of Kunti, engage in your prescribed duties for the satisfaction of God, without attachment to the outcomes. Description In essence, just as a knife can serve either for healing or harming …
Therefore, you should diligently fulfill your prescribed Vedic duties, for action surpasses inaction. By refraining from activity, even the sustenance of your physical body would become unattainable. Description Until the mind and intellect are fully absorbed in God-consciousness, engaging in physical work with a sense of duty proves highly beneficial for internal purification. Hence, the …
But those practitioners of karma yoga who regulate their cognitive faculties with the mind, O Arjun, and direct their active senses in deeds without attachment, undoubtedly stand as superior beings. Description In this verse, the term “karm yog” embodies two primary concepts: “karm” (occupational duties) and “yog” (union with God). Thus, a karm yogi is …
Those who control the external organs of action but allow their minds to dwell on sensory objects undoubtedly deceive themselves and can be rightly termed hypocrites. Description Enthralled by the allure of an ascetic lifestyle, many individuals forsake their worldly responsibilities, only to realize later that their renunciation lacks a corresponding withdrawal from sensual temptations …
