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.
Posts Tagged 'Chapter 6'
Always with the Lord – Dhyana Yoga 31
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 [...]
Keeping Sight of the “Big Picture” – Dhyana Yoga 30
This post talks about how one could lose track in various day to day tasks and the need to see the “Big Picture” as we move towards our Goals.
Never Look down! – Dhyana Yoga 29
In our last post we talked about God realization and goal realization and illustrated this with relation to the mythological story of Satyavan and Savitri. Once a yogi realizes God, what will his attitude be? There is a famous quote by Jesse Jackson that says “Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him up”.. [...]
Nothing Else Matters – Dhyana Yoga 25
In our previous post, we talked about how the Yogi, through continuous practice is able to remove all traces of desire and restrain all his senses with his mind. The next Sloka describes how such a resolute Yogi remains firm in his conviction…
शनैः शनैरुपरमेद्बुद्ध्या धृतिगृहीतया ।
आत्मसंस्थं मनः कृत्वा न किंचिदपि चिन्तयेत् ॥६- २५॥
shanaiH shanairuparamed.h [...]
Regulate Excess to achieve Success – Dhyana Yoga 17
The theme of moderation which was advocated in the previous sloka is now extended to this Sloka as well..
युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु ।
युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दुःखहा ॥६- १७॥
yuktaahaaravihaarasya yuktacheshhTasya karmasu .
yuktasvapnaavabodhasya yogo bhavati duHkhahaa .. 6.17..
Yoga, which removes sorrow is possible only for that person who is regulated in diet and recreation, regulated in performing [...]
Far From the Madding Crowd – Dhyana Yoga 10
In the previous post, we discussed how a dhyaanayogi is able to have the same outlook towards all people.
This is such a difficult quality. All of us like some people, while we simply hate others. If we dislike somebody, then our attitude to them is also bad. Once a friend told me, ” I [...]
Speak to us of Joy & Sorrow – Dhyana Yoga 7
In the previous Sloka we discussed about how the Self is one’s own best friend as well as the worst enemy. The next Sloka gives the advantage of conquering one’s lower self.
जितात्मनः प्रशान्तस्य परमात्मा समाहितः ।
शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु तथा मानापमानयोः ॥६- ७॥
jitaatmanaH prashaantasya paramaatmaa samaahitaH
shiitoshhNasukhaduHkheshhu tathaa maanaapamaanayoH .. 6.7.
God is present in the mind of that person [...]
My Kingdom for a Horse – Dhyana Yoga 4
Discusses our meaningless pursuit and obsession for unimportant things
Means & Ends – Dhyana Yoga 3
How do we attain that yoga which was praised in the previous verse? The Lord explains..
आरुरुक्षोर्मुनेर्योगं कर्म कारणमुच्यते ।
योगारूढस्य तस्यैव शमः कारणमुच्यते ॥
aarurukshormuneryogaM karma kaaraNamuchyate .
yogaaruuDhasya tasyaiva shamaH kaaraNamuchyate .6.3.
The wise men who want to climb the heights of yoga can achieve this by disinterested action. But for those souls who have become established in [...]
Much Ado about this World – Dhyana Yoga 2
What is the connection between sa.nnyaasa and yoga? In the following verse, the Lord explains the relationship between the two.
यं संन्यासमिति प्राहुर्योगं तं विद्धि पाण्डव ।
न ह्यसंन्यस्तसंकल्पो योगी भवति कश्चन ॥
yaM sa.nnyaasamiti praahuryogaM taM viddhi paaNDava .
na hyasa.nnyastasaN^kalpo yogii bhavati kashchana .6.2.
O Pandava, understand that sa.nnyaasa is the same as karmayoga because no one [...]
