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Teachings from Bhagwad Gita.

Posted on May 9, 2014 by amitkakri

My apologies for being offline quite for some time. The problem with the site has been resolved. A few years ago I had read one book called modern saints and mystics by Major General A. N. Sharma (Retd.) one of … Continue reading →

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What we learn from Bhagwad Gita Chapter – 5

Posted on February 19, 2014 by amitkakri

Listening to lord Krishna, Arjun is confused about ‘Karam Yog’ and ‘Karam Sanyas’. Krishna explains that the Karam Sanyas should not be considered as if you are renouncing all actions. The important fact which has to be kept in mind … Continue reading →

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What we learn from Bhagwad Gita Chapter – 4

Posted on February 10, 2014 by amitkakri

Continuing the dialog, Krishna explains to Arjun that whereas he remembers all the previous births; Arjun does not know about the same cycle of Death and Birth which continues and is endless. He stresses the need for carrying out one’s … Continue reading →

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What we learn from Bhagwad Gita Chapter – 3

Posted on January 29, 2014 by amitkakri

Lord Krishna explains to Arjun in this Chapter the importance of performing one’s duty. The description of ‘Stithpragya Purush’ and definition of ‘Sankhya Yoga’ created confusion in Arjun’s mind. He talks to Krishna about his confusion. Krishna explains that avoiding … Continue reading →

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What we learn from Bhagwad Gita – Chapter 2

Posted on January 25, 2014 by amitkakri

Sanjay continued the commentary of happenings at the battle field to his King Dhritrashtra. Lord Krishna understood the reasons of Arjuna’s reluctance to fight. It was attachment with members of his family on both sides. It was also a fear … Continue reading →

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What we learn from Bhagwad Gita : Chapter 1

Posted on January 22, 2014 by amitkakri

In the first chapter of Bhagwad  Gita, Sanjay described  to the blind king Dritrashtra the detailed events of the battle field.  Sanjay said that Duryodhana, looking at the armies on both the sides went to his teacher Dronacharya to apprise … Continue reading →

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Chapter 18

Posted on August 24, 2013 by amitkakri

Arjuna uvacha Sannyasasya mahabaho tattvam icchami veditum Tyagasya cha hrsikesa prthak kesinisudana Arjun said , to lord Krishna “Mahabaho, omnipresent, Vasudev, I want to understand the difference between sanyas and Tyag (remmciation). (1) Sri bhagavan uvacha Kamyanam karmanam nyasam sannyasam … Continue reading →

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chapter 17

Posted on August 24, 2013 by amitkakri

Sri bhagavan uvacha Ye sastra-vidhim utsrjya yajante sraddhayanvitah Tesam nistha tu ka Krushna sattvam aho rajas tamah Arjun said “Krinshna, the person who ignores the procedure laid down in shaslras but is full of devotion and worships dewigods; how will … Continue reading →

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Chapter 16

Posted on August 24, 2013 by amitkakri

Sri bhagavan uvaca Abhayam sattva-samsuddhir jnana-yoga-vyavasthitih     Danam damas ca yajnas ca svadhyayas tapa arjavam  The Lord Almighty said, “Always free from fear, with complete purity of mind, pursuit of devine  knowledge with impeccable decision, Satvic donations complete control over … Continue reading →

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Chapter 15

Posted on August 24, 2013 by amitkakri

             Sri bhagavan uvaca Urdhva-mulam adhah-sakham asvattham prahur avyayam             Chandamsi yasya parnani yas tam veda sa veda-vit  The Lord Almighty said, “The person, who understands the universe which is like a holy Peepal tree with the supreme soul as … Continue reading →

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