the practical application of gita
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The Practical Application Of
Gita In our Lives
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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 sahitam
sa jnytva mokshyase subhat”
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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
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• 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?
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• Would have Arjuna taken out time if it were
not important
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We 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 lives
Otherwise 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 association
Shakespeare 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!!
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• Importance of acceptance of guidance
from a spiritual preceptorTransparent 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
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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 syat
Daivam 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 up
Example 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 Ignorance
Giving the wrong thing to wrong person in wrong
place at wrong time
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• Charity in Mode of Goodness
Giving the right thing to right person in right
place at right time with right motive
• Charity in Mode of Passion
Giving the right thing to right person in right
place at right time with wrong motive
All these three charities are binding
Therefore the best charity is
Transcendental Charity
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Q. What is Transcendental Charity?
A charity by which we give Krishna to others
Example of Mr. Malhotra and Srila Prabhupada
Transcendental 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 …..contd
5. 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 home
If 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 food
Example 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 lord
Q. Why should we chant on beads?
1. Concentration
2. 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 books
C – Chanting the names of lord
D – Diet (Krishna Prasad)
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Who is Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu ?
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