Mystery of the Bhagavad Gita Simplified

Life is often mysterious; apparently without reasons and explanations for many events. Is this true? Perhaps so, but only in the eyes and mind of the beholder. Is there any wisdom and knowledge that can throw complete light on the mystery of Life? he ancient !edic scripture "hagavad #ita contains knowledge of all human experiences from the remote past into the infinite future. here is no situation in reality that is not described nor explained. ruly, the #ita is the source of $bsolute %nowledge. he author attempts to simplify the mystery of the "hagavad #ita and urges the reader to experience the $bsolute ruth of existence. he author, a practicing doctor has integrated spiritual healing into

clinical practice and encourages everyone to reali&e his true identity. 'edical and nursing students, practicing doctors and patients will benefit infinitely from applying the principles of the "hagavad #ita. (uring the course of this lecture series, you will be lead to the path of devotional service and the holistic way of spiritual living. )olistic living consists of eating sattvic food, con*uering and channeling inner desires and following the instructions of the +upreme Lord. Lord %rishna is the +upreme Personality of #odhead. It is )e who spoke the "hagavad #ita to his very dear friend $r,una on the battlefield of %urukshetra. $r,una was overwhelmed by grief at the prospect of fighting his own relatives in the war. otally confused, he turned to Lord %rishna and beseeched him with his inner feelings. %rishna then revealed his true form and strength and assured him of total protection if he became his surrendered devotee. $ll of us experience fear, confusion, anger, frustration, sadness and many other complex emotions. -hat is the source of these emotions? %rishna clearly explains in the "hagavad #ita that he is the cause and remedy of all things; pleasant and unpleasant. herefore by his causeless mercy )e gives us the instructions through which we can free ourselves from the darkest hell of existence in the material world. 'ahabharatha represents the warring of the materialistic and spiritual aspects of human nature and truly speaking describes the constant battle of feelings and thoughts that go on within the mind. 'ake %rishna the ultimate goal of your Life and you will experience eternal ,oy and bliss. Lord %rishna is the creator of all living beings. /ur life is dependent upon the will of the +upreme Personality of

#odhead at all times. 0rom %rishna comes all the energy that we experience everyday. 0or example, the bright sunlight and the cool bree&e are emanating from Lord %rishna. 1veryday we lose energy in the form of various physical and mental activities. )e is replenishing the lost energy. -hat we are not aware is the fact that loss of vitality and fatigue is due primarily to discharge of emotional energy. 1motions drain us of energy. 2egative emotions leave us tired, confused and in despair. Positive emotions charge us with vibrant energy and leave us healthy, clear in thinking and brimming with vitality and enthusiasm. 3onnect to %rishna and experience eternal ,oy and bliss. Lord %rishna resides within our hearts. It is his spark that ignites the soul within us and keeps us all alive and happy. -e have forgotten the supreme controller as we have been conditioned to accept the material world as containing everything that we need. )ow far is this true? $sk yourself these *uestions? -hat is responsible for the universal miseries of existence4 birth, disease, old age and death? -hat is the cause of other forms of distress4 lack of education, failures in business and career, poor results inspite of efforts and all other unpleasant experiences that go to form every day events in our lives. he #ita clearly states that the principal cause of all miseries is forgetfulness of Lord %rishna, he +upreme Personality of #odhead. Lord %rishna appears periodically as an incarnation to revive the glories of the +upreme Personality of #odhead and teach us the right way of living. he fundamental *uestion that emerges in our *uest for understanding any sub,ect is how and where do I begin? +o, how do I relate to %rishna? +ince %rishna resides within our hearts it is very easy to relate to him. 0irst, remove the

layers of dirt and dust that prevent you from seeing this reality. "ecome pure in thoughts and feelings. Lord %rishna relates instantly to anyone who wishes to do so. herefore become a devotee to re4establish lost connections. Listen attentively to his devotees and participate in4group activities. -hile you can perform devotional service independently, it is easier and motivating to do it as a group. "ecome aware of his strengths to be convinced of his stature and power. 5ou do this by listening, reading and discussing the +rimad "hagavatam, the epic compilation of the experiences of the devotees of the Lord. 3onstantly focus on the lord within you and endeavor to apply the principles of devotional service regularly. 5ou will see the fruits emerging spontaneously. /ur constitutional position is as a devotee of %rishna. )owever, we are not aware of this fact and therefore by default assume the position of a non4devotee. he very birth in this world indicates that we have forgotten our real position. -e have forgotten that there is a real spiritual world in the spiritual sky. $ devotee of %rishna comes to reali&e that everything including his own body is the property of %rishna and therefore it should be used in %rishna6s service. (ovetail all daily activities with that of Lord %rishna. $ct in a purified state following the instructions of the Lord. his will free you from all anxieties and suffering. Pleased by the service of his devotee, the +upreme Personality of #odhead reveals his form and opulences. -e can develop different relationships with Lord %rishna. he pastimes of the Lord with the gopis of !rindavana describe the relationship as a con,ugal lover. In any dimension the nature of relationship is determined by the time period in your life, when your dormant spiritual energy is awakened and you begin to reali&e your true nature.

-hen a child is born who displays natural attraction for music, art and performing sadhanas, %now that you should relate to %rishna as a parent devotee. 7elate to all as a friend by urging one and all to become %rishna 3onscious. (ovetail all your daily material activities with that of %rishna. his way you will remember him all the time. $r,una was in all kinds of difficulties during the %urukshetra war and his state actually reflects our state at all times. he message of the #ita is very clear. $t all times we should seek the help of he +upreme Personality of #odhead to solve our life problems. $r,una asks *uestions that accurately define our state. -e also should ask *uestions to the +upreme Personality of #odhead in a manner similar to $r,una and receive the benediction of the Lord. It is essential to develop the *ualities of $r,una to be able to understand and receive the instructions clearly. he purpose of the #ita is very clear. It is to remind us of the ma,or purpose we have to create for our lives. It is one of the following. 8. 9. :. ;. <. o o o o o deliver mankind from all difficulties free mankind from all anxieties relieve mankind of all sufferings instruct mankind of his mission protect mankind from evil

Ishvara is the supreme controller and we as ,ivas are the controlled beings. )owever, in the conditioned state that we are born in we do not have this fundamental reali&ation. his is referred to as maya or illusion. )ence we attempt to go through life using finite intelligence, which of course is incomplete.

$s time elapses we begin to feel anxiety and tension over our existing state and this continues unabated until we choose to seek the help of the +upreme 3ontroller. %arma refers to the accumulated effects of all activities we have performed in the past. 7eactions to activities in the conditioned state are unpleasant and leave a permanent residue. /ne such residue is various forms of physical and mental disease. herefore, if you have to heal a diseased person he should endeavor to remove the veil of maya or illusion alongside the taking of medicines. (evotional service is a simple process of erasing the maya and creating an internal environment of health and well being. 'edicines taken will have a better result and this is the holistic approach to healing advocated by he 3linic for )olistic )ealing. he +upreme Personality of #odhead is the ultimate source of all energy including life energy. . mayadhyakshena prakrith suyate sa4characharam.= his material nature is working under my direction.= his is understood when we contemplate on the nature of life. -hat is the element that is missing in a dead body? here is no knowledge about this element in medical science or technology. (eveloping a state of mind that begins to in*uire about every event that either happens to us or surrounds us in a spirit of surrender leads us directly to the source of $bsolute %nowledge. 1mpowerment results once you ac*uire $bsolute %nowledge. 1very man, woman and child is under the control of the +upreme Personality of #odhead, Lord %rishna. -hen you begin to see the Lord residing in the hearts of every person, you can actually hear the Lord speaking to you.

1mphatically, Lord %rishna declares> sarva4yonishu?aham bi,a4pradah pita>= I am the father of all.=