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Can there be order in Chaos? – Dhyana Yoga 33

Sowmya — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:22:59 +0000

In the last few posts, we had been discussing the process of controlling and quietening the mind in great detail. Now, Arjuna who had been listening to all this from the Lord, suddenly had a major doubt. Arjuna was an intellectual student and so he attempts to shake the basic statement of the teacher. He [...]

How Bhagavad Gita Helps In Developing And Exposing Our Personal Excellence?

Sowmya — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:52:01 +0000

All the holy books helps in developing and exposing our Personal excellence. How Bhagavad Gita Helps In Developing And Exposing Our Personal Excellence? (Source: Yahoo Answers)

Have You Heard/ Read Vishnu Sahasranama?

Sowmya — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:59:31 +0000

Have You Heard/ Read Vishnu Sahasranama? What Relevance It Has To Mahabharata And What Is It That You Love about it?? Source: Yahoo Answers

Do as you would be done by – Dhyana Yoga 32

Sowmya — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:10:47 +0000

In our previous post we saw how the Lord has given a carte blanche to a realized yogi because all his actions will be noble and selfless. Such a yogi, the lord knows, will only strive to serve all beings because he sees God in all beings. This master of yoga, this perfect yogi behaves [...]

How To Concentrate Only On Actions Without Being Bothered About The Result Of It?

Sowmya — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:28:20 +0000

We have read in the Bhagavad Gita to be non-attached to the fruits of one’s action. Just give attention to the action itself. The fruit will come of its own accord. I totally believe in this but find it difficult to bring it in practice. I find myself craving for the results all the more [...]

Holy Cow! – Gitaafunline

Ram — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:07:05 +0000

“Holy Cow” may be an Amercian expression, but In Hindu religion, animals are indeed considered sacred and many Hindu Gods are worshipped along with their mounts (vahanas) which were different animals! Very often these animals symbolized and complemented the character of the deity and were given a prominent place in Hinduism. Today we take a [...]

What Is The Most Beautiful Verse In The Bhagavad Gita?

Sowmya — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:46:34 +0000

What Is The Most Beautiful Verse In The Bhagavad Gita? (Source: Yahoo Answers)

Always with the Lord – Dhyana Yoga 31

Sowmya — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:39:57 +0000

In our last post, we talked about how the Yogi is able to see the Lord in everything and always acts in the best interest of others. We also discussed how we need to keep sight of the Big Picture while engaged in any activity. In this sloka, the Lord provides a guarantee, a virtual [...]

Nama Smarana – Satsangh Takeaways

Sowmya — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:20:48 +0000

The power of chanting the name of the Lord is discussed in this post

What Would You Follow – Your Swadharma Or Order Of Your Mother . Order Is Against Your Swadharma?

Sowmya — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:23:04 +0000

What Would You Follow – Your Swadharma Or Order Of Your Mother . Order Is Against Your Swadharma? (Source: Yahoo Answers)