Friday, 4 October 2013

Bhagavad Gita - Conclusion


The Atman/Self
 . That which pervades all beings and is a part of the Supreme Being
 . Is the silent witness in each being, recording all thoughts, words and deeds
 . Though the mortal body perishes, the Atman is imperishable and will appear in a body at the beginning of the next age cycle
 . Is beyond the three Gunas / Nature of man
Summary of important teachings of the Bhagavad Gita
 . Is the source of all wisdom, your guide and supreme teacher
 . Daily human experiences: from dejection, sorrow and hopelessness to understanding, renewed strength and triumph
 . The workings of the Mind:
How to overcome problems
Path to Blessedness
Secret to self-mastery
Way to peace amidst daily activities:
 . Fight the battle of Life and let Virtue vanquish vice
 . Accept the work that presents itself to you and do it cheerfully. The Lord says:
“We must like what we do instead of trying to do what we like”
 . Work without bothering about rewards and always lovingly offer what we do to God
 . Always have firm and unshakeable belief and faith that God will take care of us
 . Never forget that we are instruments of God, surrender and leave everything to Him – He will take care of it all
Union with God through Yoga:
Karma Yoga – Action
Bhakti Yoga – Devotion
Jnana Yoga   - Knowledge/Wisdom
Brahman (God) indwells this body as the centre of all things, including even our own Self / Atman.
We are Spiritual Beings residing in this body and supported by the silent witness within.

 

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