Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living E45. Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji
Jun 9, 2025
Gautamji dives into the intriguing concept of 'vasanas'—our inherent tendencies that shape our actions. He discusses managing these desires to steer ourselves toward Self-Realization. The influence of our environment on desires is explored, showcasing how cultural practices can foster spiritual living. Knowledge emerges as a powerful tool to overcome attachments, while the distinction between mere knowledge and true wisdom is highlighted. Ultimately, he emphasizes action and awareness in cultivating spiritual desires for personal growth.
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Nature of Vasanas and Ignorance
- Vasanas are unmanifest desires that cause all thoughts, desires, and actions in life.\n- They exist even in deep sleep, just in an unmanifest state, representing ignorance of the self.
Use Intellect as Thought Filter
- Use your intellect immediately when a thought arises to prevent it from becoming desire and action.\n- Strengthen this intellectual filter to become the master of your mind and situation.
Anger Leading to Delusion
- A person lost his job after losing temper at his boss and regretted it for years.\n- This shows that uncontrolled anger leads to delusion, where you lose awareness and cause harm.