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Vasant Punjabi
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Posted - 04 June 2005 : 03:01:33
Jai Shri Krishna,
BHAGAVAD-GITA 15:14
aham vaisvanaro bhutva
praninam deham asritah
pranapana-samayuktah
pacamy annam catur-vidham
WORD FOR WORD
aham--I; vaisvanarah--My plenary portion as the digesting fire;
bhutva--becoming; praninam--of all living entities; deham--in the
bodies; asritah--situated; prana--the outgoing air; apana--the
down-going air; samayuktah--keeping in balance; pacami--I digest;
annam--foodstuff; catuh-vidham--the four kinds.
TRANSLATION
I am the fire of digestion in the bodies of all living entities, and I
join with the air of life, outgoing and incoming, to digest the four
kinds of foodstuff.
PURPORT
According to Ayur-vedic sastra, we understand that there is a fire in
the stomach which digests all food sent there. When the fire is not
blazing there is no hunger, and when the fire is in order we become
hungry. Sometimes when the fire is not going nicely, treatment is
required. In any case, this fire is representative of the Supreme
Personality of Godhead. Vedic mantras (Brhad-aranyaka Upanisad 5.9.1)
also confirm that the Supreme Lord or Brahman is situated in the form
of fire within the stomach and is digesting all kinds of foodstuff
(ayam agnir vaisvanaro yo 'yam antah puruse yenedam annam pacyate).
Therefore since He is helping the digestion of all kinds of foodstuff,
the living entity is not independent in the eating process. Unless the
Supreme Lord helps him in digesting, there is no possibility of
eating. He thus produces and digests foodstuff, and by His grace we
are enjoying life. In the Vedanta-sutra (1.2.27) this is also
confirmed. Sabdadibhyo 'ntah pratisthanac ca: the Lord is situated
within sound and within the body, within the air and even within the
stomach as the digestive force. There are four kinds of
foodstuff--some are swallowed, some are chewed, some are licked up,
and some are sucked--and He is the digestive force for all of them.
Vasant
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Vasant Punjabi
Vice-President & Pushtikul Elite Member - May 2003
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Posted - 23 June 2005 : 07:19:03
Jai Shri Krishna,
Only such a person whom Lord Shri Krishna wants for Himself would show the interest to be His devotee. Millions of devotees have experienced Shri Krishna’s merciful grace in their lives . Lord Shri Krishna the supreme has committed the following in His divine message to His disciple Arjuna , known as Bhagavad Gita ( Song of God) :
Chapter 9, Verse - 18
I am the goal, the sustainer, the master, the witness, the abode, the refuge, and the most dependable friend. I am the creation and the annihilation, the basis of everything, the resting place and the eternal seed.
Chapter 9, Verse – 22
However, for those who are always absorbed in thoughts of Me, and who worship Me
with one-pointed devotion by every means, I Myself carry their necessities and preserve what they have.
Chapter 9, Verse – 26
If any pure-hearted bhakta offers Me a leaf, a flower, fruit or water with love and devotion, I will surely accept that gift.
Chapter 18, Verse – 64
Hear once more My supreme instruction, the most confidential of all knowledge. I am speaking this for your highest benefit, because you are very dear to Me.
Chapter 18, Verse - 65
Offer your mind to Me; become My bhakta by hearing and chanting, etc. about My names, forms, qualities and pastimes; worship Me and offer obeisances to Me. In this way, you will certainly come to Me. I promise you this truthfully because you are very dear to Me.
Chapter 18, Verse – 66
Completely abandoning all physical and mental religious beliefs, fully surrender to Me alone. I shall liberate you
Vasant
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Vasant Punjabi
Vice-President & Pushtikul Elite Member - May 2003
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Posted - 27 June 2005 : 08:20:38
Jai Shri Krishna,
Bhagavan Shri Krishna does not entertain non-believers ( who, in fact, are asuras ) as He has clarified the following in Bhagavad Gita :
Chapter 3, Sloka 32
ye tv etad abhyasuyanto / nanutisthanti me matam
sarva-jnana-vimudhams tan / viddhi nastan acetasah
(But know that those envious persons who do not follow these instructions of Mine are bereft of discrimination and all true jnana, and are ruined in their endeavours for perfection.)
Chapter 7, Sloka 15
na mam duskrtino mudhah / prapayante naradhamah
mayayapahrta-jnana / asuram bhavam asritah
(Those miscreants and fools who are devoid of discrimination, who are the lowest among human beings, whose knowledge has been completely stolen by maya, and who have an asuric nature, do not surrender unto Me.)
Chapter 9, Sloka 11
avajananti mam mudha / manusim tanum asritam
param bhavam ajananto / mama bhuta-mahesvaram
( When I appear in My human-like form, foolish people with mundane intelligence disrespect Me, because they cannot comprehend My nature as the Supreme Lord of all beings. )
Chapter 9, Sloka 12
moghasa mogha-karmano / mogha-jnana vicetasah
raksasim asurincaiva / prakrtim mohinim sritah
(The hopes of such foolish people for liberation, fruitful gain and the culture
of jnana all go in vain. Thus, with their minds distracted, they adopt the
deluded nature of atheists and asuras. )
Chapter 12, Sloka 2
sri bhagavan uvaca
mayy avesya mano ye mam / nitya-yukta upasate
sraddaya parayopetas / te me yuktatama matah
(Shri Bhagavan said: Those yogis, who with transcendental faith, fix their mind on My Syamasundara form, and constantly worship Me with ananya bhakti, are the best among those who know yoga. This is My opinion.)
Chapter 12,,Sloka 5
kleso' dhikataras tesam / avyaktasakta-cetasam
avyakta hi gatir duhkham / dehavadbhir avapyate
(Those whose minds are attached to the nirvisesa-brahma-svarupa experience great difficulty, for it is troublesome for the embodied jivas to attain steadiness in that which is unmanifest.)
Chapter 16, Sloka 19
aneka-citta-vibhranta / moha-jala-samavrtah
prasaktah kama-bhogesu / patanti narake 'sucau
(Perplexed by many desires and anxieties, entangled in a net of delusion, and excessively addicted to sense enjoyment, they fall into situations that are impure and hellish.)
Chapter 18, Sloka 65
manmana bhava mad-bhakto / mad-yaji mam namaskuru
mam evaisyasi satyam te / pratijane priyo 'si me
(Offer your mind to Me; become My bhakta by hearing and chanting, etc. about My names, forms, qualities and pastimes; worship Me and offer obeisances to Me. In this way, you will certainly come to Me. I promise you this truthfully because you are very dear to Me.)
Chapter 18, Sloka 66
sarva-dharman parityajya / mam ekam saranam vraja
aham tvam sarva-papebhyo / moksayisyami ma sucah
(Completely abandoning all bodily and mental dharma, such as varna and asrama,
fully surrender to Me alone. I shall liberate you from all reactions to your sins. Do not grieve.)
Chapter 18, Sloka 67
idante natapaskaya / nabhaktaya kadacana
na casusrusave vacyam / na ca mam yo 'bhyasuyati
(You should never explain this essence of Gita-sastra to anyone whose senses are uncontrolled, who is a non-devotee, who is devoid of a serving mood, or who is envious of Me.)
Chapter 18, Sloka 68
ya imam paramam guhyam / mad-bhaktesv abhidhasyati
bhaktim mayi param krtva / mam evaisyaty asamsayah
( He who instructs this most confidential knowledge of Gita-sastra to My bhaktas will attain para bhakti unto Me, and becoming free from all doubts, he will finally attain Me.)
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Vasant Punjabi
Vice-President & Pushtikul Elite Member - May 2003
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Posted - 04 July 2005 : 08:11:30
Jai Shri KRishna,
Five types of miseries faced by human beings
We can hardly find anyone in this world who has not been subjected to suffering of some type, at one time or the other. Whether he be a millionaire or a poor man, a top executive or a farmer, everyone has to face five types of miseries. The first is that of ignorance (Avidya Klesa) for which attachment to the body is the root cause. Today, man gives importance to his body and takes enormous efforts to sustain it. He aspires for so many comforts and if he fails to achieve them, he gets frustrated which leads him to despondency. On the other hand, if he develops attachment to Bhagavan Shri Krishna, he will enjoy peace within. A proper awareness of scriptures will provide satisfaction to the spiritual needs.
The misery caused by mind is the second in the order as it is constantly goading a man to acquire everything in the world. If a man's mind is not troubled by such desires, he will be free from worries and anxieties. The third is ``Asthitha Klesa'' due to limitless wants, combined with body attachment and fickleness of the mind. Man is not able to understand the nature of desires he should entertain. Invariably, he yields to sensuous cravings and hence is unable to tame the mind. Scriptures have told us about the method to check its influence, viz., by incessant remembering of Shri Krishna’s divine names, keeping the tongue under control and refraining from indulging in meaningless practices. Silence is a powerful tonic.
The fourth affliction of man is the craving for excessive wealth and property. A weak minded person who does not have the capacity to satisfy his needs will go after the rich and powerful people. If they do not respond to his request he will start hating them and thus arises the fifth type of misery (Dwesha). In ancient days, sages used to retire to forests and enjoy peace there. They were wedded to ``silence'' which enabled them to rein the mind. But this type of renunciation is not possible now. Therefore it is the duty of parents to train their children from their formative years and guide them so that they avoided resorting to sinful deeds. Even as a stone tied to a snake-gourd makes it grow straight, parents should attach the ``weight of discipline'' to their children, who should be trained to possess the firm conviction that Shri Krishna resides within and around them. Before undertaking any action, men should question within themselves whether it is right or wrong and stick to the correct path, even if someone criticises them.
Bhagavan Shri Krishna says in Gita, chapter 12, sloka 13-16 :
advesta sarva-bhutanam / maitrah karuna eva ca
nirmamo nirahankarah / sama-duhkha-sukhah ksami
santustah satatam yogi / yatatma drdha-niscayah
mayy arpita-mano-buddhir / yo mad-bhaktah sa me priyah
yasman nodvijate loko / lokan nodvijate ca yah
harsamarsa-bhayodvegair / mukto yah sa ca me priyah
anapeksah sucir daksa / udasino gata-vyathah
sarvarambha-parityagi / yo mad-bhaktah sa me priyah
(My bhakta who is non-envious, compassionate and friendly towards all living beings, free from feelings of posssessiveness, devoid of false ego and even-minded in both happiness and distress; who is forgiving, ever-content, endowed with bhakti-yoga, in control of his senses, resolutely determined and dedicated to Me in both mind and intelligence, is very dear to Me.
The bhakta who neither disturbs anyone, nor is himself disturbed by others, and who is free from mundane happiness, intolerance, fear and anxiety is certainly dear to Me.
That bhakta of Mine who is indifferent to all mundane activities, who is internally and externally pure, who is expert, aloof, free from all agitation and careful to avoid any activity unfavourable to bhakti, is dear to Me. )
Vasant
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