Here are the audio clips for Chapter 12. The video and audio offering has been possible only on account of our Satsanghis Rangaji and Paramji who have meticulously performed the recording and also provided it to me on such a timely fashion.
If you have any comments or questions to pass on to Guruji, please [...]
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Chapter 12 Audio Clips – Guruji’s Visit 2010
Chapter 18 Audio Clips – Guruji’s Visit 2010
During Guruji’s visit, we discussed Chapter 18 at great length and as you all know, we have been uploading the videos for our readers. We have uploaded videos for the first two days already and we shall be uploading the remaining soon..
Meanwhile, here are the audio clips for Chapter 18. The video and audio offering [...]
The Strength of Faith – Guruji’s Gita in Practice – 17
CHAPTER 17 Shraddha-traya vibhaga Yoga (Division of Threefold Faith)
Sri Bhagavan said:
THREE KINDS OF FAITH
17. 1 Arjuna qns: Those who worship endowed with faith, disregarding Shasthras, where do they stand in Satwa, Rajas, or Tamas?
17. 2 The Lord says: The faith of men by nature is of three types. Satvik, Rajas, and Tamas; [...]
The Sound of Music – Gitaafunline
The music season is on in full swing in Chennai and while on vacation, I have also been enjoying attending a few music concerts. The mood and atmosphere here has inspired a quiz on musical instruments associated with Hinduism and Hindu Gods and Godesses.
Take the quiz to see how well you know the sound [...]
“Superman” Hanuman – Gitaafunline!
Lord Hanuman is considered as one of the greatest devotees of Lord Rama and is himself worshipped as a source of tremendous power and energy. He crossed the sea and proved the energy of his devotion to his God, Lord Sri Rama to the world. He visited Lanka and made his mark in Ravana’s court [...]
Women in Ramayana – Gitaafunline
Our Ramayana quiz is one of the most popular quizzes on this site and we thought, we would follow it up with another quiz on Ramayana. However, this one is on the women in Ramayana. Many of these characters are well known and recognized, but we have also included some who are lesser known.
Go ahead [...]
Why is Mantara worshipped – Gitaaonline Answers
Mantara (also Kooni in some versions) in the Hindu epic Ramayana, is a servant who convinced Kaikeyi, on the eve of Rama’s coronation that Rama should be exiled and it was her son Bharata who deserved the throne.
Did Kooni persuade Kaikeyi by using fear as a motivator ? She made the queen fear for [...]
Gita in Animation
The story of Mahabharata has fascinated and intrigued several generations over the years. Till date, it ranks amongst one of the greatest tales of epic battle between good and evil and the triumph of good over evil.
As I grew up, I remember how we used to run after Amar Chitra Kathas which offered the most [...]
A “Symbol” Quiz – Gitaafunline
Just finished reading the new Dan Brown thriller – “The Lost Symbol”, which was released in September 2009 and has now become the fastest selling adult novel in History!! As usual, Dan Brown intersperses actual incidents and real people with his fantasies in such a way that readers are kept wondering whether some of these [...]
Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga – Chapter 13
Audio lectures on Chapter 13 (Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaaga Yoga) from Bahrain Satsangh
Mind Your language – Gitaafunline
We know these words as being English. We use them frequently as well. But are they English words ? Several foreign words have found their way into English language, some of them from India. We Quiz you with a few of such words.. Enjoy and have fun!
As usual, please provide us with your feedback.
Quiz [...]
The Restless Mind – Dhyana Yoga 34
In our previous post, we saw Arjuna saying that the mind is restless and he expects that the Lord will tell him to control the mind. Now, he wants to say why the control of the mind is very difficult.
Diwali Quiz – Gitaafunline
All of us at Gitaaonline wish our readers a wonderful Diwali. On the occasion of Diwali, take our Diwali Quiz to know more about Diwali.
Enjoy a cyber lighting of Diyas at our website and Please leave your comments and scores and special thoughts for us on this happy and colourful festival.
Quiz Stats: Grade – Medium; [...]
The Ultimate Kshetra – Satsangh Takeaways
In this Saturday’s Satsangh I spoke on the last few verses of the 13th Chapter. In summing up the essence of the Chapter, we talked about how to see the one Brahman in the variety of creation.
We looked at a number of simple examples to understand this concept and I thought these might be [...]
4Ps for Peace – Satsangh Takeaways
A Satsangh takeaway on the 4ps that can lead to ultimate peace
Bhagavad Gita in Decision Making – A Letter from a Father to a Son
This is a letter written to a son by his father in 1990 when he was undergoing treatment for cancer and the son was struggling to settle down in life. His father is no more, but his words, aptly quoted from the Bhagavad Gita will continue to inspire several people for a long time to [...]
Bhagavad Gita Dictionary
Embedded in this page is a dictionary on the Bhagavad Gita. You can use the search box to look for specific terms. The meaning as well as a Sloka reference is included.
Surrender to the Divine – Janmashtami Message 6
The teachings of Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita are not applicable merely to life on a battlefield, when war is imminent. Rather the true battlefield is within us constantly, and war is being waged every day. Through His teaching to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Bhagwan Shri Krishna gives us lessons for our [...]
Ascetics A-Z – Gitaafunline
This week’s quiz is on ancient ascetics. We are indeed fortunate today to have been left behind a great spiritual legacy by our saints and sages. They have made significant contribution and it is only because of these venerable souls that Hinduism is vibrant today. This quiz is a tribute to them..
Quiz Stats: Grade: Hard, [...]
Hindu epic Mahabharata retold — tweet by tweet
NEW DELHI (Reuters Life!) – An ancient Indian epic about princes, demigods and a cataclysmic war is getting a makeover on Twitter — 140 characters at a time.
Chindu Sreedharan, a U.K.-based lecturer, is retelling the Mahabharata using the micro-blogging service, hoping to lure readers with creative snippets posted in chronological order.
“This is not quite [...]
Love is the gift of Oneself – Bhakti Yoga 20
ये तु धर्म्यामृतमिदं यथोक्तं पर्युपासते ।
श्रद्दधाना मत्परमा भक्तास्तेऽतीव मे प्रियाः ॥१२- २०॥
ye tu dharmyaamR^itamidaM yatokthaM paryupaasate
shraddhadhaana matparama bhaktaaH atiivamepriyaaH
ye tu idaM– Indeed this : dharmyaamR^itam – nectar of dharma
yatokthaM – that has been said : parama shraddhadhaana – with supreme faith : mat – towards Me : paryupaasate – who follow : bhaktaaH – those [...]
The Significance of Navarathri
An interesting exposition on the true meaning of Navarathri.