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Basic Principles of the Bhagavad Gita

Sacrificer           Madan Kaura
Sacrifice code       wfor0452
Sacrifice date       25 march 2009

Basic Principles of the Bhagavad Gita


Shree Hari

Ram Ram!

Priya Sadhak, prasana ke liye dhanyavad!

Based on Swamiji Maharaj's book "Sar-Sangrah" in Hindi, overview of Gita principles follow (References to relevant verses from Gitaji have been added):

1. Due to the delusion (Samsaric Moha), man considers the constantly changing world to be real and permanent and he expects continuous pleasure from it, which the world cannot provide. With this lack of understanding, man is thus puzzled, he does not know what to do and what not to do with the result that he is not able to do his rightful duty (Swadharma). Therefore one should not be under the spell of worldly attachment (moha).
(Gitaji: 1- 27, 2- 7, 18-73).

2. The body (Sharira) is perishable and the knower of this fact is Atma (Sharii) which Itself is imperishable. By giving due importance to this wisdom (Viveka), one performs his rightful duty, one can get rid of worry and sorrow.
(Gitaji 2/ 11-30).

3. When one does his duty (Swadharma) which may vary due to situations or circumstances unselfishly and for the benefit of others, he progresses spiritually very fast. (Gitaji: 2/31-38, 3-35 and 18-47)

4. There are two ways to break the bondage of Karma:
- Knowing the secret of work (Karma Yoga) and doing your duty unselfishly without the desire for the fruit of action. (Gitaji: 2-47 and 4-18)
- Realizing the true nature of Self (Jnana Yoga)... (Gitaji: 4-34/35)

5. One should neither rejoice nor feel sorry or hate when favorable or unfavorable situations come his way, because those inflicted with joy and sorrow cannot rise above the dualities of the world to experience the supreme bliss (Parama-ananda)...(Gita: 5/ 20-22)

6. With whatever method one should attain equanimity (Samta) in the Antahkaran (Mind, Intellect, Ego and Chita). Without attaining equanimity one cannot totally get rid of modification of nature (Vikaras).
(Gitaji:2-48, 2/ 55-72).

7. Everything is only God and God is the essence in everything, He is the "Is-ness" in objects, people and actions. To accept this truth whole heartedly, it is the best method (Sadhan).
(Gitaji: 7/ 7-12, 9/ 4-5, 10-8, 16-19).

8. Whatever a man thinks of at the last moment when he leaves the body, that alone does he attain. Therefore at all times one should think of God only when performing one's duty. This is the only way to assure that at the last minute he will remember God since it is not certain when the last moment may come (Gitaji: 8/ 5-7).

9. Everyone is entitled to reach God regardless of which Varna, Ashrama, Sampradaya, etc. he belongs to. (Gitaji: 9/ 30-33).

10. Whatever being is endowed with glory, brilliance, beauty, prosperity or power, know that to be the manifestation of a spark of God's splendor and therefore think of God only (Gitaji: 10-41).

11. Think of this world as a projection of God only, each human being can experience the vision of the cosmic form (Visvarupa darsan) of God.
(Gitaji:6/ 29-30, 11- 7,13).

12. The devotee who submits his body, senses, mind, intellect and ego whole-heartedly he is dear to God (Gitaji: 9-34, 12-8 and 18-65).

13. In this world there is only thing worth knowing which is to know God, only then one attains to immortality (8-16, 21).

14. In order to obtain freedom from the bonds of Samsara, one must become guna-atita, going, beyond the three gunas, Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. This can be achieved through constant and consistent exclusive (thinking of no other) devotion (Gita: 14-20).

15. The basis or the root of this world is only God, believing this, the devotee should wor ship God with exclusive devotion (Gita 14-26. 15-19).

16. With the bad conduct and bad behavior, man whirls in 84 lacs of species and goes to hell and experiences pain and suffering. To liberate oneself from the cycle of birth and death, it is a must to get rid of bad conduct and bad behavior (Gita 16-19, 20).

17. Whatever noble action man undertakes, he should first remember God and recite His name and then start the action (Gitaji 17/24).

18. Gist of all scriptures are the Vedas, gist of Vedas is contained in Upnishads, the gist of Upnishads is Gitaji and gist of Gitaji is Sharnagatih at the feet of God. Who with exclusive devotion takes Sharnagatih of God, God frees him from all sins (Gita: 18/66).

For further study pls. read Sadhaka Sanjivanee for the verses referenced above.

Ram Ram

Humble pranam
Madan Kaura

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