Be not just discerning and determined – be devoted
When we decide to do something right or give up something wrong, we need discernment. Why? Because the forces of illusion distort our perception. Illusion [...]
To be fenceless is to be defenseless
Those who cultivate crops need a protective fence to keep away predators. Similarly, when we aspire to cultivate virtues such as purity and spirituality, we [...]
God’s purpose is not just to comfort us – it is also to challenge us and change us
When in distress, we often approach God to gain relief. And yes, connecting with God can comfort us. Still, everything about God may not be [...]
The more things spin out of control, the more we need to get our thoughts in control
When a fire breaks out in a crowded place, casualties are caused not so much by the fire itself as by the stampede when panicky [...]
To check the outflow of self-defeating actions, check the inflow of self-deluding perceptions
We sometimes indulge in self-defeating actions, even after resolving to give them up. Why do we succumb thus? Frequently, it’s because we uncritically take in [...]
Change is easier when we focus on starting something positive, not on stopping something negative
We often become discouraged when we resolve to give up something negative but fail. However, we need to be prepared for such failure, knowing that [...]
For the incautious, the dangerous becomes disastrous
Suppose we are driving along a dangerous road. If we are careless and let ourselves become distracted by an incoming phone call, we may not [...]
One drink is one too many
When recovering alcoholics have stayed sober for some time, they may feel tempted: “Let me take just one drink – what harm can it do?” [...]
Gita 02.05 – Explanation from Bhakti Shastri Class
1-10: Arjuna’s further doubts and surrender Arjuna has substantiate his reasoning with further point… BG 2.5 gurun ahatva hi mahanubhavan sreyo bhoktum bhaikshyam apiha [...]
Gita 02.51 explained
Krishna will describe something deeper for the first time. He will refer in BG a destination higher than destination of Swarga, the destination of liberation. [...]
Gita 02.26 explained
Now after knowing how the soul gets the new body Krishna briefly talks about the philosophy which rejects the soul BG 2.26 atha cainam nitya-jatam [...]
Gita 02.53 explained
And the same theme Krishna will repeat elaborately in last verse of this section. BG 2.53 sruti-vipratipanna te yada sthasyati niscala samadhav acala buddhis tada [...]
Gita 02.19 explained
BG 2.19 ya enam vetti hantaram yas cainam manyate hatam ubhau tau na vijanito nayam hanti na hanyate SYNONYMS yah -- anyone who; enam -- [...]
Gita 02.20 explained
BG 2.20na jayate mriyate va kadacinnayam bhutva bhavita va na bhuyahajo nityah sasvato 'yam puranona hanyate hanyamane sarireSYNONYMSna -- never; jayate -- takes birth; mriyate [...]
Gita 02.24 explained
Now why they can’t destroy the soul is described in next verse: BG 2.24 acchedyo 'yam adahyo 'yam akledyo 'soshya eva ca nityah sarva-gatah sthanur [...]
Gita 02.21 explained
BG 2.21 vedāvināśinaṁ nityaṁ ya enam ajam avyayam kathaṁ sa puruṣaḥ pārtha kaṁ ghātayati hanti kam Synonyms: veda — knows; avināśinam — indestructible; nityam — [...]
Gita 02.72 explained
BG 2.72 esha brahmi sthitih partha nainam prapya vimuhyati sthitvasyam anta-kale 'pi brahma-nirvanam ricchati SYNONYMS esha -- this; brahmi -- spiritual; sthitih -- situation; partha [...]
Gita 02.30 explained
So now after summary about atma jyan Krishna talks about conclusion from atma jyan BG 2.30 dehi nityam avadhyo 'yam dehe sarvasya bharata tasmat sarvani [...]
Gita 02.33 explained
Now Krishna will tell if you don’t do this what will happen BG 2.33 atha cet tvam imam dharmyam sangramam na karishyasi tatah sva-dharmam kirtim [...]
Gita 02.57 explained
So this is the internal thought process and based on this thought process what happens the external expression comes out BG 2.57 yah sarvatranabhisnehas tat [...]
Gita 02.37 explained
BG 2.37 hato va prapsyasi svargam jitva va bhokshyase mahim tasmad uttishtha kaunteya yuddhaya krita-niscayah SYNONYMS hatah -- being killed; va -- either; prapsyasi -- [...]