Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-65 The Supreme Lord said: Arjun, dear to me, how has this delusion seized you in this critical moment? It is unbecoming of one of your honor. It does not lead to higher realms but to disgrace. Description Grace emanates as a divine energy, enriching one’s being,Bestowed by the Divine, the …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-64 Description The downward spiral toward ruin begins with seeking happiness in sensory objects, a natural impulse akin to thirst for the body. Redirecting this impulse towards God purifies the mind, fostering divine attachment rather than material attachment. Unlike material attachment, this divine attachment elevates the mind, leading to purity. When …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-63 Anger clouds judgment, leading to confusion and memory lapses. When memory becomes bewildered, it undermines intellect, ultimately leading to ruin. Description Anger, much like morning mist veiling the sunlight, obscures judgment. In its grip, people often make mistakes they later regret, as emotions shroud their intellect. It’s common to hear …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-61 Those established in perfect knowledge are those who conquer their senses and maintain unwavering focus on Me. Description In this verse, the term yuktaḥ (united) signifies ‘absorption in devotion,’ while mat paraḥ conveys ‘toward Lord Krishna.’ The word āsīta (seated) is metaphorical, denoting being ‘situated or established.’ Having previously emphasized …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-61 Those established in perfect knowledge are those who conquer their senses and maintain unwavering focus on Me. Description In this verse, the term yuktaḥ (united) signifies ‘absorption in devotion,’ while mat paraḥ conveys ‘toward Lord Krishna.’ The word āsīta (seated) is metaphorical, denoting being ‘situated or established.’ Having previously emphasized …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-60 The senses are so strong and turbulent, O son of Kunti, that they can forcibly carry away the mind even of a person endowed with discrimination who practices self-control. Description The senses resemble wild horses newly harnessed—impetuous and reckless—demanding discipline, a crucial battle for spiritual aspirants. Thus, those aspiring for …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-59 While aspirants may restrain their senses from objects of enjoyment, the allure for such objects persists. Yet, for those who attain realization of the Supreme, even this allure eventually fades away. Description When one abstains from eating, such as during a fast, the desires of the senses weaken. Similarly, during …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-58 The one capable of withdrawing their senses from external distractions, akin to how a tortoise retracts its limbs into its shell, attains divine wisdom. Description Attempting to quench the cravings of the senses by indulging them in desired objects is akin to dousing a fire with clarified butter. While momentarily …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-57 The one who maintains detachment regardless of circumstances, finding neither joy in good fortune nor despair in adversity, embodies the wisdom of a sage with flawless understanding. Description Rudyard Kipling, the renowned British poet, echoes the essence of the concept of Sthita Prajna, or the Sage of steady intelligence, in …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok-56 The Supreme Lord conveyed: “O Parth, when an individual relinquishes all selfish desires and the tumult of sensory cravings that trouble the mind, finding contentment in the realization of the self, they are deemed to be in a state of transcendence.” Description In Shree Krishna’s discourse, he begins by addressing …
