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Bhagavad Gita Study: Book 1, Chapter 2, Verse 20

Unlike the physical body, the Self is not born.

Suffering

When we see suffering, it is not the immortal Self that suffers. It is difficult, yet let us remember that it is not our essence– our true identity as children of God–that undergoes anguish and pain.

 
 

Bhagavad Gita Study: Book 1, Chapter 2, Verse 41

We often don’t accomplish what we want because we have so many thoughts and desires—some of them mutually exclusive—that the strength of the mind gets exhausted.

Ecumenism

The teachings may vary, but the central teaching is always the same—to know our True Self. That is the first and foremost goal.

 
 

Bhagavad Gita Study: Chapter 2, Verse 16

Life itself is a long dream. We are unable to realize the illusoriness of the external objects because the dream is still on.

Perfection in Action is Yoga

Where is the action if you sit quietly and close your eyes and meditate? Get into the field. And make sure that the mind is totally focused, one-pointed, not shaken.

 
 

Bhagavad Gita Study: Chapter 2, Verse 40

Learn to enjoy what you are doing and stick to the meditation schedule. That will be enough.”

The Man of Steady Wisdom

We are all looking for happiness; but, unfortunately, we’re not looking where the Gita tells us to. We look outside ourselves for it.

 
 

Bhagavad Gita Study: Chapter 2, Verse 38

If we start to feel anxious about gain or loss, victory or defeat, etc., we know that the ego is not ready to let go, trust life, or let us leave the outcome to a higher will.

Know Your Roots

Self-realization means to know that you are essentially that Spirit or Consciousness or God. Even though the truth is that we are all essentially God, most of us don’t really experience that.

 

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