No individual can endure a moment without engaging in action. Indeed, all beings are driven to act by the qualities inherent in material nature, known as the three guṇas. Description Some individuals mistakenly believe that action pertains solely to professional duties, overlooking daily activities like eating, drinking, sleeping, waking, and even thinking. However, Shree Krishna …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 3 shlok 4 Freedom from karmic reactions cannot be attained solely by abstaining from work, nor can perfection of knowledge be achieved through mere physical renunciation. Description In this verse, Shree Krishna delineates the distinctions between the paths of the karm yogi (follower of the discipline of work) and the sānkhya yogi …
One cannot attain freedom from karmic reactions solely through abstaining from work, nor can perfection of knowledge be achieved through mere physical renunciation. Description In the first line, Shree Krishna emphasizes that mere abstention from physical work does not lead to freedom from karmic reactions. The mind remains active, engrossed in thoughts related to the …
Arjun expressed his inner turmoil to Janardan, questioning the paradox apparent in His counsel. “If indeed knowledge reigns supreme over action,” he implored, “then why do You urge me to embark on this harrowing war? Your guidance appears enigmatic, leaving my intellect confounded. I beseech You to illuminate with clarity the singular path leading to …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-72 O Parth, the state of enlightenment is such that once attained, delusion never returns. Remaining anchored in this consciousness even at the moment of death, liberation from the cycle of birth and death is assured, leading one to the Supreme Abode of God. Description Brahman signifies God, and Brāhmī sthiti …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-71 As the ocean, unperturbed by rivers’ constant flow,So is the sage, serene amidst desires’ show.Peace attained not by chasing fleeting desires’ flight,But by steadfastness in wisdom’s unwavering light. Description The ocean stands unparalleled in its ability to maintain a tranquil state, undisturbed by the ceaseless influx of rivers. Rivers …
Therefore, Arjun, one who has stilled the senses’ allure,Is firmly rooted in transcendental wisdom, secure. Description Enlightened souls, guided by transcendental insight,Master the intellect, keeping it pure and bright.With a purified mind, they reign in the senses’ sway,In the material realm, it’s a different display. Here, the senses dictate, pulling the mind astray,The intellect succumbs, …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-69 Thus, Arjun, one who has mastered senses’ sway, Is firmly grounded in transcendental wisdom’s ray. Description Shree Krishna has used day and night figuratively here. People often confuse the meaning of this verse by taking the words literally. There was once a Khade Shree Baba (the standing ascetic), whose disciples …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-67 Just as a mighty gust veers a boat from its intended path at sea,Even one focused sense can stray the intellect, unfree. Description ଯେହେତୁ Kaṭhopaniṣhad କହିଛି, ଆମର ଇନ୍ଦ୍ରିୟଗୁଡିକ ବାହ୍ୟମୁଖୀ,ବାହ୍ୟ ଜଗତର ଆଲିଙ୍ଗନରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ବସ୍ତୁ ପ୍ରତି ପ୍ରାକୃତିକ ଭାବରେ ଅଙ୍କିତ |ଯେପରି ମଧୁର ଶବ୍ଦ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରଲୋଭିତ ହୋଇଥିବା ହରିଣ ଏହାର ମୃତ୍ୟୁକୁ ପୂରଣ କରେ,କିମ୍ବା ମହୁମାଛି ସୁଗନ୍ଧ …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-66 But an undisciplined person, whose mind and senses run free,Lacks a resolute intellect, and contemplation, as we see.Without uniting mind with God, peace remains distant,For without peace, true happiness is resistant. Description This verse reinforces the previous one by presenting its opposite and refuting it. Where Shree Krishna previously affirmed …
