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The Practical Application Of
Gita In our Lives
The Practical Application of Gita in our Lives
Jnana(Theoretical knowledge) becomes Vijnana(Realized knowledge) when put into practice.
Or else it is useless.
Eg.Not sitting on train after purchasing a ticket Not taking medicine after receiving from doctor
In B.G. Krishna says,
“Jnana vijnanam sahitamsa jnytva mokshyase subhat”
The Practical Application of Gita in our Lives
Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-Gita to Arjuna• In order to show the world that this timeless message is meant not only for renunciates • But also for householders with family and social responsibilities• Who have an occupation and are bewildered about proper execution of their duty • While pursuing the ultimate goal of life
– self-realization
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• Spiritual life is retirement program
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SPIRITUAL LIFE
• Spiritual life means to give up everything
• Gita tells us how to live dynamically. This knowledge should be given at the age of five so one can live his life perfectly “Kaumaro acaret prajno…..”
• Spiritual life does not mean that we give up everything but add Krishna to our life We don’t have to change anything but our consciousness
SPIRITUAL LIFE AS PER BHAGAVAD-GITA
• Krishna wanted to show us the importance of Gita. This knowledge has to utilized during the most critical time of our life
Why Gita was spoken on the Battlefield?
The Practical Application of Gita in our Lives
• Would have Arjuna taken out time if it were not important
The Practical Application of Gita in our LivesWe don’t have Krishna To Guide
us?In B.G.4.2 Krishna says, “Evam parampara..”
• If we approach this knowledge as Arjuna did we can have the same effect
• Srila Prabhupada brought that same
message to all of us in the unbroken chain
of disciplic succession.
How do we know if we are hearing from the right source??
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Qualifications of a bonafide spiritual master
• Well versed with the science of Krishna• Is connected with the parampara
“By the mercy of guru one gets Krishna and by the mercy of Krishna one gets a guru”
SAMPRADAYA
Samyat pradayate iti sampradaya
completely Handing over
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• Kumar - Nimbarkacharya
• Brahma - Madhvacharya• Rudra - Vishnuswami
• Sri - Ramanujacharya
Eg. - Getting degree from a recognized inst. - Electricity connection.
How do we know if one is speaking according to a sampradaya?A bonafide spiritual master presents the message without addition, subtraction and
concoction.
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What is the proof that we are hearing in parampara?
There is a change in our heart and our livesOtherwise it is simply a pious entertainment
• Has realized the conclusion of scriptures by deliberation• Fixed in devotional service to the supreme
• Has controlled his senses• Is an acharya, following guru, sadhu & Sastra
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Qualifications of a disciple
• Inquisitive to know the truth• humbly inquires with the service attitude
DISCIPLE – Ready to be disciplined
In B.G.4.34 “tad-viddhi pranipatena………..”
In B.G.2.7 “Karpanya doshapahata……..”
Example of farmer sowing a seed
• complete surrender
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Contributions of such as Acharya is establishment of True temples which are colleges of higher education, where one is education and trained to perfect ones lives
Contributions of a bonafide Acharya
What is a real temple? A real temple is like a hospital
•Diagnosis of the disease – we have material body •Cause of the disease – our envy & desire to become controllers and enjoyers separate from Krishna•Line of treatment – “sarva dharman..” Surrender•Medicine – “harer nama harer nama….”
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A real temple teaches the importance of• Association of devotees
Who is a sadhu ?“Titiksava karunika…”
• titiksava - tolerant
• karunika -merciful• suhrdam sarva dehinam – friend of all living entities• ajata satrava – no enemies
• santah – like an ocean
• sadhava – He is a walking scripture
• sadhu bhushanah – All good qualities
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• Dangers of materialitistic associationShakespeare says, “You tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are”.
What does association mean??
Don’t reveal your heart to such people.Television – The one eyed guru!!
• Importance of acceptance of guidance from a spiritual preceptor
Transparent via media of the lord. He is not lord but a rep of the lord and repeats the message of the lord and makes it accessible
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The Practical Application Of
Gita In our Lives – PART II
The Practical Application of Gita in our Lives
What does a Guru Teach ? 1. How one can be Krishna
conscious in family life?
Lord Rshabhdev says,Gurur na sasyat sva jano na sa syat
Pita na sa syaj janani na sa syatDaivam na tat syan na patis ca sa syan
na mocayed samupetya mrtyum
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2. Strictly follow the four regulative principles
What does a Guru Teach …..contd
•No meat eating •No intoxication
•No gambling •No illicit sex
If you are not following these things don’t worry !!!
Just take up the positives and negatives will go automatically
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3. Moral and Spiritual Honesty
What does a Guru Teach …..contd
Q. What is moral and spiritual honesty?A. Being moral and honest to Krishna real morality and honesty
• Real morality is “yatra yogeshwara Krishna..”
• Highest principle is living as per Krishna’s instructions.
• Krishna says, “aham tvam sarva papebhyo………...”
Eg of 4 theives…
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Q. What is Definition of morality?A. Morality is a standard of activity by
which the supreme authority (Krishna) is satisfied.
For a higher principle lower principle can be given upExample of Kaushik muni
Gita speaks of standard morality which is immortal
i.e. living a pure and simple life to satisfy Krishna
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What does a Guru Teach …..contd
4. Charity
Q. What is Charity?Krishna says in BG that there are three
kinds of charity
Krishna says in BG 8.5,“Yajna daan tapascaiva….”
• Charity in Mode of IgnoranceGiving the wrong thing to wrong person
in wrong place at wrong time
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• Charity in Mode of GoodnessGiving the right thing to right person in
right place at right time with right motive
• Charity in Mode of PassionGiving the right thing to right person in
right place at right time with wrong motive
All these three charities are bindingTherefore the best charity is Transcendental Charity
The Practical Application of Gita in our Lives
Q. What is Transcendental Charity?A charity by which we give Krishna to othersExample of Mr. Malhotra and Srila
PrabhupadaTranscendental charity means to give in such
a way that somehow or other the person gets Krishna.
Caitanya Mahaprabhu says,“Praner arther diya vaca..”
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What does a Guru Teach …..contd5. How to dovetail your
occupation in devotional service
“Big problem of 21st Century…we have no time”
Guru give us the secret of……
How to make our home into a temple?
A temple has a chakra or flag at the top!
Example of Vidhan sabha
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How to transform our home into a temple?
• Invite the lord in our homeIf we have a place for the lord in the heart
then we will have a place for him in our home• Give him the best possible place in the home
Example of Krishna in the closet of a big office
The Lord should be established and
worshipped
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How do we worship?
1. Establish an altar
2. Offer him foodExample of offering water to ganga
3. Offering aarti
4. Inviting family to participate“A family that prays together stays
together”. Example of throwing stones in a
lake
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In Vedic culture joint families were staying together
80% marriages in america end into a divorce in first 3 years
Impact on Children• First 3 years of life of Kids are crucial
like wet cement• These spiritual activities leave lasting
impression upon the kids.Example of old lady bringing her
grandson to the temple
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Therefore, it is very imp that we establish a temple in our
home. But, There is a tendency that everything done repeatedly for sometime becomes mechanical How to protect ourselves from all our
activities become ordinary mechanical material
activity? By performing Sadhana..
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What is Sadhana?Those activities that re-spiritualize our
lives From nowonwards everything is most
important
1. Japa – chanting the holy names of the lordQ. Why should we chant on
beads?1. Concentration2. Regulation
Q. When should we chant?Brahma-muhurt is the best time
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2. Reading of Scriptures
3. Hearing from advanced devotees
The 4 Do’s - ABCDA – Association of Devotees
B – Books – reading booksC – Chanting the names of
lordD – Diet (Krishna Prasad)
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Who is Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu ?