Archive for June, 2009

How Bhagavad Gita Helps In Developing And Exposing Our Personal Excellence?

June 30 2009 7 Commented

All the holy books helps in developing and exposing our Personal excellence. How Bhagavad Gita Helps In Developing And Exposing Our
Personal Excellence?

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Have You Heard/ Read Vishnu Sahasranama?

June 25 2009 7 Commented

Have You Heard/ Read Vishnu Sahasranama? What Relevance It Has To Mahabharata And What Is It That You Love about it??
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Do as you would be done by – Dhyana Yoga 32

June 23 2009 No Commented

In our previous post we saw how the Lord has given a carte blanche to a realized yogi because all his actions will be noble and selfless. Such a yogi, the lord knows, will only strive to serve all beings because he sees God in all beings. This master of yoga, this perfect yogi behaves [...]

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How To Concentrate Only On Actions Without Being Bothered About The Result Of It?

June 21 2009 16 Commented

We have read in the Bhagavad Gita to be non-attached to the fruits of one’s action. Just give attention to the action itself. The fruit will come of its own accord. I totally believe in this but find it difficult to bring it in practice. I find myself craving for the results all the more [...]

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Holy Cow! – Gitaafunline

June 19 2009 6 Commented

“Holy Cow” may be an Amercian expression, but In Hindu religion, animals are indeed considered sacred and many Hindu Gods are worshipped along with their mounts (vahanas) which were different animals!
Very often these animals symbolized and complemented the character of the deity and were given a prominent place in Hinduism.
Today we take a [...]

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What Is The Most Beautiful Verse In The Bhagavad Gita?

June 16 2009 8 Commented

What Is The Most Beautiful Verse In The Bhagavad Gita?
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Always with the Lord – Dhyana Yoga 31

June 16 2009 one Commented

In our last post, we talked about how the Yogi is able to see the Lord in everything and always acts in the best interest of others. We also discussed how we need to keep sight of the Big Picture while engaged in any activity. In this sloka, the Lord provides a guarantee, a virtual [...]

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Nama Smarana – Satsangh Takeaways

June 14 2009 3 Commented

The power of chanting the name of the Lord is discussed in this post

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What Would You Follow – Your Swadharma Or Order Of Your Mother . Order Is Against Your Swadharma?

June 13 2009 2 Commented

What Would You Follow – Your Swadharma Or Order Of Your Mother . Order Is Against Your Swadharma?
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Mystic Rivers of India – Gitaafunline

June 13 2009 2 Commented

Today’s quiz is on famous mystic rivers. These are rivers that we know about, have grown up with or have read many stories of in Hindu epics and mythology.
Go ahead and test your knowledge of this subject and as always, let us know with your comments on how well you do and whether or [...]

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How can we find our Swadharma? – Gitaaonline Answers

June 12 2009 7 Commented

This was raised by one of our satsanghi during Bhagavat geeta discourse.
How can we find our Swadharma? Is there any method to find our Swadharma.
(Asked by Sekar)
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Temples of India – Gitaafunline

June 5 2009 6 Commented

Today’s quiz is on famous Indian temples. This subject is so rich, 10 questions simply don’t cover all the wonderful temples that are out there – each one magnificent in its architecture, history and tradition.
Hopefully, we have captured a snapshot of some the best. Go ahead and see how well you know this subject [...]

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Who is God?

June 4 2009 13 Commented

As per the Gita, Who is God?
What are the different planetary systems in the spiritual sky and who are their controllers?
(Asked by our reader Parag)

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Questions on soul & life after death

June 4 2009 5 Commented

What is said in the bonafide scriptures like Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagvatam about action and its effects, soul, miseries, and devotion?
What happens after death? Is there any life after death? What are the different stages that the soul has to through after death?
How to get out of the cycle of action-inaction-reaction according to [...]

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Who am I? Do I have a spiritual body or I am formless?

June 4 2009 one Commented

Who am I? Do I have a spiritual body or I am formless?
Why am I suffering in this material world?
Why have I come to this material world?
Why am I confused about my existence?
What is my real duty towards my work, family, society, God?
(Asked by our reader Parag)

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What object are we supposed to meditate on?

June 4 2009 one Commented

According to Bhagavad Gita, what object are we supposed to meditate on as told by Lord Krishna?
(Asked by our reader Parag)

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Who Created this Universe?

June 4 2009 one Commented

According to the Bhagavad Gita, how was this cosmic manifestation created and by whom?
According to Bhagavad Gita, under whose direction is this cosmic manifestation working and getting created again and again?
(Asked by our reader Parag)

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