Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,or stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf … Continue reading
Arjuna gets a peak at The Divine in Its fullness… Arujuna “Out of compassion you have taught me the supreme mystery of the Self. Through your word my delusion is gone. You have explained the origin and end of every creature, O lotus-eyed one, and told me of your own supreme limitless existence. Just as you have described your infinite glory, O Lord, now I … Continue reading
Here Krisha encourages Arjuna to seek “the Self” (read Brahman or God) through meditation. The world without leads ultimately to restlessness and dissatisfaction. But those who practice meditation will be “free from affliction.” My favorite image here is that of the mind as an “unwavering flame in a windless place.” Seeking satisfaction in the world, we can be like a flame in the wind, this … Continue reading
In this excerpt, Krishna refrences some crazy Hindu beliefs about rebirth (whooops, that’s not very pc is it? – yes, I went there), and more importantly discusses the freedom that comes from being “established in the Self.” This is basically the Hindu way of saying “He must increase and I must decrease” or “not I, but Christ (God) in me.” The more you are filled … Continue reading
Although The Bhagavad Gita is not conventionally classified as the most authoritative writing in the Hindu Scriptures (as it is not a part of the Vedas), it may be the most influential and widely read. Embedded in the middle of the Mahabharata, the great battle epic of ancient India (think Iliad), the Gita is an extended aside that bears the vivid stamp of personal mystic … Continue reading