Gita For Daily Living

Episode 413: Chapter 4, verses 29, 30 and31

Nov 14, 2021
Dive into the fascinating concepts of Pranayama and Pratyahara, which focus on breath control and dietary discipline as tools for mental purification. Discover how these practices enhance our ability to recognize our true selves. The lecture emphasizes the importance of selfless actions and detachment from results, connecting personal discipline to spiritual growth. Join in the exploration of these enriching teachings that encourage living a life aligned with a higher purpose.
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Essence of Karma Yoga

  • Karma Yoga means performing actions without attachment to outcomes.
  • Bhagavan advises to act as a yogi, detached from the fruits of actions.
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Yajna as Oneness with Brahman

  • Yajna means understanding every action and its components as Brahman.
  • The offerer, the instrument, the deity, and the offering are all manifestations of Brahman.
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Mind and Sense Control in Yajna

  • Devayagna is seeing all experiences as offerings between senses and sense objects.
  • Mind control means senses report information, but mind remains unattached.
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