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Critical Podium Dewanand Hinduism
Basic Principles of the Bhagavad Gita
Sacrificer Madan Kaura
Sacrifice code wfor0452
Sacrifice date 25 march 2009
Basic Principles of the Bhagavad Gita
Shree Hari
Ram Ram!
Priya Sadhak, prasana ke liye dhanyavad!
Based on Swamiji Maharaj's book "Sar-Sangrah" in Hindi, overview
of Gita principles follow (References to relevant verses from Gitaji have
been added):
1. Due to the delusion (Samsaric Moha), man considers the constantly changing
world to be real and permanent and he expects continuous pleasure from
it, which the world cannot provide. With this lack of understanding, man
is thus puzzled, he does not know what to do and what not to do with the
result that he is not able to do his rightful duty (Swadharma). Therefore
one should not be under the spell of worldly attachment (moha).
(Gitaji: 1- 27, 2- 7, 18-73).
2. The body (Sharira) is perishable and the knower of this fact is Atma
(Sharii) which Itself is imperishable. By giving due importance to this
wisdom (Viveka), one performs his rightful duty, one can get rid of worry
and sorrow.
(Gitaji 2/ 11-30).
3. When one does his duty (Swadharma) which may vary due to situations
or circumstances unselfishly and for the benefit of others, he progresses
spiritually very fast. (Gitaji: 2/31-38, 3-35 and 18-47)
4. There are two ways to break the bondage of Karma:
- Knowing the secret of work (Karma Yoga) and doing your duty unselfishly
without the desire for the fruit of action. (Gitaji: 2-47 and 4-18)
- Realizing the true nature of Self (Jnana Yoga)... (Gitaji: 4-34/35)
5. One should neither rejoice nor feel sorry or hate when favorable or
unfavorable situations come his way, because those inflicted with joy
and sorrow cannot rise above the dualities of the world to experience
the supreme bliss (Parama-ananda)...(Gita: 5/ 20-22)
6. With whatever method one should attain equanimity (Samta) in the Antahkaran
(Mind, Intellect, Ego and Chita). Without attaining equanimity one cannot
totally get rid of modification of nature (Vikaras).
(Gitaji:2-48, 2/ 55-72).
7. Everything is only God and God is the essence in everything, He is
the "Is-ness" in objects, people and actions. To accept this
truth whole heartedly, it is the best method (Sadhan).
(Gitaji: 7/ 7-12, 9/ 4-5, 10-8, 16-19).
8. Whatever a man thinks of at the last moment when he leaves the body,
that alone does he attain. Therefore at all times one should think of
God only when performing one's duty. This is the only way to assure that
at the last minute he will remember God since it is not certain when the
last moment may come (Gitaji: 8/ 5-7).
9. Everyone is entitled to reach God regardless of which Varna, Ashrama,
Sampradaya, etc. he belongs to. (Gitaji: 9/ 30-33).
10. Whatever being is endowed with glory, brilliance, beauty, prosperity
or power, know that to be the manifestation of a spark of God's splendor
and therefore think of God only (Gitaji: 10-41).
11. Think of this world as a projection of God only, each human being
can experience the vision of the cosmic form (Visvarupa darsan) of God.
(Gitaji:6/ 29-30, 11- 7,13).
12. The devotee who submits his body, senses, mind, intellect and ego
whole-heartedly he is dear to God (Gitaji: 9-34, 12-8 and 18-65).
13. In this world there is only thing worth knowing which is to know God,
only then one attains to immortality (8-16, 21).
14. In order to obtain freedom from the bonds of Samsara, one must become
guna-atita, going, beyond the three gunas, Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic.
This can be achieved through constant and consistent exclusive (thinking
of no other) devotion (Gita: 14-20).
15. The basis or the root of this world is only God, believing this, the
devotee should wor ship God with exclusive devotion (Gita 14-26. 15-19).
16. With the bad conduct and bad behavior, man whirls in 84 lacs of species
and goes to hell and experiences pain and suffering. To liberate oneself
from the cycle of birth and death, it is a must to get rid of bad conduct
and bad behavior (Gita 16-19, 20).
17. Whatever noble action man undertakes, he should first remember God
and recite His name and then start the action (Gitaji 17/24).
18. Gist of all scriptures are the Vedas, gist of Vedas is contained in
Upnishads, the gist of Upnishads is Gitaji and gist of Gitaji is Sharnagatih
at the feet of God. Who with exclusive devotion takes Sharnagatih of God,
God frees him from all sins (Gita: 18/66).
For further study pls. read Sadhaka Sanjivanee for the verses referenced
above.
Ram Ram
Humble pranam
Madan Kaura
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