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Application Of
Gita In our
Lives
Arjuna
timeless
message is meant not only for
renunciates
But also for householders with family and
social responsibilities
duty
While pursuing the ultimate goal of life
self-realization
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT
SPIRITUAL LIFE
SAMPRADAY
A
Samyat pradayate iti sampradaya
completely Handing over
Kumar Nimbarkacharya
Rudra Vishnuswami
Brahma - Madhvacharya
Sri - Ramanujacharya
Qualifications of a
disciple
In B.G.4.34 tad-viddhi
pranipatena..
complete surrender
Inquisitive to know the truth
humbly inquires with the service
attitude
In B.G.2.7 Karpanya doshapahata..
Contributions of a bonafide
Acharya
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
The Practical
Application Of
Gita In our
Lives PART II
family life?
No intoxication
No gambling
No illicit sex
Krishna..
Highest principle is living as per Krishnas
instructions.
Krishna says,
aham tvam sarva papebhyo...
Eg of 4 theives
4. Charity
Krishna says in BG 8.5,
Yajna daan tapascaiva.
Q. What is Charity?
Krishna says in BG that there are three
kinds of charity
charity is
Transcendental
Q. What is Transcendental
Charity?
A charity by which we give Krishna to others
Example of Mr. Malhotra and Srila
Prabhupada
occupation in devotional
service
home
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
Impact on Children
Therefore,
it is very imp that we
establish a temple in our
home.
But,
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
2. Reading of Scriptures
3. Hearing from advanced devotees