Posted in Gita, Quotes - 2011 on Nov 6th, 2011
Being can be felt in the silence of the soul.- The Bhagavad Gita
conclusion
It’s been a pleasure going through each chapter of The Gita ruminating on any verse that stood out. You may find all related posts here. Here’s what I conclude from this soul exercise:
God is present in our heart. He’s a partner in [...]
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Posted in Gita, Quotes - 2011 on Oct 30th, 2011
18.46 A man attains perfection when his work is worship of God, from whom all things come and who is in all. - The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 18)
perfect work
Perfect work is that which benefits others and provides peace of mind to self. Such work is possible when we are ‘devoted’ to it. Such work becomes [...]
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Posted in Gita, Quotes - 2011 on Oct 23rd, 2011
18.37 What seems at first a cup of sorrow is found in the end immortal wine. - The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 18)
life is
We’re not separate from Life. We are it. We’re generally not conscious of what goes on inside our heads and why we do what we do. Life is the gradual unfolding of our [...]
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Posted in Gita, Quotes - 2011 on Oct 16th, 2011
18.20 When one sees Eternity in things that pass away and Infinity in finite things, then one has pure knowledge. - The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 18)
the spiritual
The creator put her essence and signature into her handiwork. These abundant clues clearly point to the spiritual basis for all that we see and experience. We’re living a spiritual [...]
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Posted in Gita, Quotes - 2011 on Oct 9th, 2011
17.20 A gift is pure when it is given from the heart to the right person at the right time and at the right place, and when we expect nothing in return. - The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17)
why?
Why do we give? We give because we want the recipient to love us and appreciate us. God [...]
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