The Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita

[v2birit]

“The power of God is with you at all times; through
the activities of mind, senses, breathing, and emotions; and is
constantly doing all the work using you as a mere instrument.”-Bhagavad Gita

That is the secret hint of understanding of one's own self. The activities such as breathing & all bodily functions such as blood circulation keep happening. By whose grace ?? Similarly so many thoughts keep coming in the mind one after the other. By whose grace ?? Similarly different emotions & vaasanas(instincts) are inspired internally inside the Jiva. From where ??.
  It is from the Atma or the Brahman, who is none other than the Lord, hence called Atma-Ram

Om Sai Ram

[dinksma]

"It is true that the mind is restless and difficult to control. But it can be conquered, Arjuna, through regular practice and detachment. Those who lack self-control will find it difficult to progress in meditation; but those who are self-controlled, striving earnestly through the right means, will attain the goal.”
                                                                                                                   -Bhagavad Gita

[dinksma]

Just as a fire is covered by smoke and a mirror is obscured by dust, just as the embryo rests deep within the womb, wisdom is hidden by selfish desire.
                                                                             -Bhagavad Gita

[v2birit]

"It is true that the mind is restless and difficult to control. But it can be conquered, Arjuna, through regular practice and detachment. Those who lack self-control will find it difficult to progress in meditation; but those who are self-controlled, striving earnestly through the right means, will attain the goal.”
                                                                                                                   -Bhagavad Gita

If you meditate on the Guru, mind will automatically become single pointed, by his grace. The guru does all the hard work in the background, so that his disciple easily reaches this stage of single-pointed mind, as described by the Lord.
Without a Guru, if one tries to reach here, simply by reading & following the instruction in Bhagwat Gita, he will be drenched & exhausted, just like pulling a truck uphill. But by Guru's grace, it is as smooth as flying.

Om Sai Ram

[dinksma]

“The wise sees knowledge and action as one; they see truly”
                                                                                                                 -Lord Krishna

[v2birit]

“The wise sees knowledge and action as one; they see truly”
                                                                                                                 -Lord Krishna

This is a great statement. There are 2 extremes, 1 of Knowledge & 1 of Action.

A Yogi who has gained progress in meditation (call it knowledge) is disinterested in doing action or work. As the poise of his mind does not allow him to engage in UGRA KARMA (vigorous activity).

Whereas for a worldly person, who is so very busy doing actions or work, no knowledge or mediation is possible, since the poor fellow devoid of any knowledge wants to enjoy the fruits of his action & hence he is constantly busy with his restless mind, which is passion-dominated.

However Lord Krishna has provided a means to settle the balance between the two - Knowledge & Action. The Lord says that if the Yogi, although being under a mental poise, continues to do his worldly actions, (dropping desire for fruits), simply mechanically as the work comes to him, then he has both knowledge & work going together. Infact, work done in this way, itself is knowledge !!!!!!! since it causes one to progress on the path of liberation, without separate effort.

Om Sai Ram

[dinksma]

No work stains a man who is pure, who is in harmony, who is master of his life, whose soul is one with the soul of all.
Action is greater than inaction. Perform therefore thy task in life. Even the life of the body could not be if there were no action.
                                               -Lord Krishna in Bhagavad Gita

[v2birit]

No work stains a man who is pure, who is in harmony, who is master of his life, whose soul is one with the soul of all.
Action is greater than inaction. Perform therefore thy task in life. Even the life of the body could not be if there were no action.
                                               -Lord Krishna in Bhagavad Gita

This is the advice that Lord Krishna has given to Arjuna when he was not willing to fight the war. Arjuna had earlier stated that by fighting the war, he will be responsible for the consequences (i.e. he will earn sin).

Lord Krishna has cleared his doubt by saying that being a Kshatriya his duty is to fight & he does not earn any sin. The general advice is that one should perform his natural work dropping desire for fruit.

A man who is pure, in harmony & has reduced "I"ness, does all the work, but he never feels that he is doing anything. Then how will the fruit of action visit him.

This is sharp contrast to the materialistic person, who has STRONG ideas of DOERSHIP & has magnified "I" ness. He is stained by the fruit of his actions.

Analogy: A sword can pierce the body of a person but can it pierce the shadow of the person ??

[dinksma]

"U Have a right to Act & Preform Your Prescribed Duties,
But u are not entitled to the Fruits of Action.
Never Consider Yourself the Cause  of the Results of Your Actions,
And Never be  attached to not doing your Duty."

                                                            -Shree Krishna, Bhagavad Gita 2.47

[dinksma]

"The Thoughts of My Devotee's Dwell in Me ...
   Thier Lives are Fully Devoted to My Service ...
   And They Derive Great Satisfaction & Bliss ...
   From Always Enlightening Each other & Conversing About Me."

                                                                        -Shree Krishna, Bhagavad Gita 10.9

[v2birit]

"U Have a right to Act & Preform Your Prescribed Duties,
But u are not entitled to the Fruits of Action.
Never Consider Yourself the Cause  of the Results of Your Actions,
And Never be  attached to not doing your Duty."

                                                            -Shree Krishna, Bhagavad Gita 2.47

This is the Karma Yoga, performing desireless action. Devotees of the Lord can easily do this, since their minds are set on the Lord, just like bumble bees on fragrant flowers. They don't want anything other than the lord & hence do not care about the fruit of their actions, just as a person who is extremely hungry will never ask anything other than food.
For material people, their actions will always be desireful, since their minds are easily fooled & enchanted by worldly objects & the desire to possess them.

Devotees however do not neglect their duties (Swadharma), they do those as an offering to Lord & hence are free from the taints of inaction (not doing anything).

Om Sai Ram

[v2birit]

"The Thoughts of My Devotee's Dwell in Me ...
   Thier Lives are Fully Devoted to My Service ...
   And They Derive Great Satisfaction & Bliss ...
   From Always Enlightening Each other & Conversing About Me."

                                                                        -Shree Krishna, Bhagavad Gita 10.9

We all experience it daily, isn't it !!!!!

[dinksma]

"One Who Works In Devotion, Who Is a Pure Soul,
And Who Controls His Mind & Senses is Dear to Everyone
And Is Very Dear to Me & Everyone is Dear to Him.
And Though Always Working, Such a Man is Never Entangled."

                                                                        -Shree Krishna, Bhagavad Gita 5.7

                                                          

[v2birit]

"One Who Works In Devotion, Who Is a Pure Soul,
And Who Controls His Mind & Senses is Dear to Everyone
And Is Very Dear to Me & Everyone is Dear to Him.
And Though Always Working, Such a Man is Never Entangled."

                                                                        -Shree Krishna, Bhagavad Gita 5.7

                                                         

The devotee's contemplation on the Lord while doing is work is responsible for this.

Any other (worldly) thoughts in the mind, then we get exactly opposite results.
Soul becomes impure, as all inner enemies awaken especially hatred, envy, anger etc.
Sense & mind control impossible with such awakening of inner enemies.
He cannot be dear to everyone or the Lord. Nor can he look at all with Love because of the inner enemies.

Hence it is really auspicious & lucky if one can maintain ANUSANDHAN (contemplation) on the Lord

Om Sai Ram