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Lecture notes:
In Bhagavad Gita chapter 6.19
yathā dīpo nivāta-stho
neńgate sopamā smṛtā
yogino yata-cittasya
yuñjato yogam ātmanaḥ
TRANSLATION
As a lamp in a windless place does not waver, so the transcendentalist, whose mind is controlled, remains always steady in his meditation on the transcendent self.
PURPORT
A truly Kṛṣṇa conscious person, always absorbed in transcendence, in constant undisturbed meditation on his worshipable Lord, is as steady as a lamp in a windless place.
All of the aspects of yoga system are meant to gradually elevate the consciousness of self realization. Essentially yoga is to fix our mind or control the mind in the Absolute truth.
Bhagavad Gita 6.47
yoginām api sarveṣāḿ
mad-gatenāntar-ātmanā
śraddhāvān bhajate yo māḿ
sa me yuktatamo mataḥ
TRANSLATION
And of all yogīs, the one with great faith who always abides in Me, thinks of Me within himself, and renders transcendental loving service to Me — he is the most intimately united with Me in yoga and is the highest of all. That is My opinion.
Krishna compares mind to a lamp. Mind is always influencedd by the environments.
Mind-lamp
Environment- wind
Uncontrolled mind is the lamp which is influenced by the current of the mind. But for a yogi, his mind is a lamp in windless place. His faith and determination to serve the Lord is not disturbed.
Bagavad Gita 2.13
mātrā-sparśās tu kaunteya
śītoṣṇa-sukha-duḥkha-dāḥ
āgamāpāyino 'nityās
tāḿs titikṣasva bhārata
Translation
O son of Kuntī, the nonpermanent appearance of happiness and distress, and their disappearance in due course, are like the appearance and disappearance of winter and summer seasons. They arise from sense perception, O scion of Bharata, and one must learn to tolerate them without being disturbed.
The dualities of material existance are temporary. One should learn to tolerate them without being disturbed. Srila Prabupada says our determination to server the Lord, our determination to preserve the vows to the Lord remain intact of whatever difficulties come upon us.
Determination if we dont have them you are an animal. To discriminate what is wrong and be determined to do what is right.
Arjun with so many impediments came in the battle he lost his son Abimanyu. Krishna says not to lament for living and dead and also we should be tolerant about the dualities.
Why Arjuna was disturbed in the battle when his son died?
Becoming a pure vaishnava is not becoming inhuman. The real duty of the parent is not to make the child appear again.
The parents should inspire the children so they love and serve Krishna.
But Arjuna despite his seperation from his son, he carried on the battle of Kuruksetra. This determination his faith and to server the Lord was carried on.
Doing service only when it is convenient for us and to make ourselves happy.
Watering the root will satisfy the whole tree, eating for the stomach will satisfy the whole body. Pleasing Krishna is the perfection of life. If we please Krishna life is successful if you please everyone else and not krishna it is a failure.
If we take shelter of Guru and Krishna and other vaishnavas
Bagavad Gita 9.22
ananyāś cintayanto māḿ
ye janāḥ paryupāsate
teṣāḿ nityābhiyuktānāḿ
yoga-kṣemaḿ vahāmy aham
TRANSLATION
But those who always worship Me with exclusive devotion, meditating on My transcendental form — to them I carry what they lack, and I preserve what they have.
Whatever winds blow our life and whatever obstacles or tempations come into our service
Bagavad Gita 7.14
daivī hy eṣā guṇa-mayī
mama māyā duratyayā
mām eva ye prapadyante
māyām etāḿ taranti te
TRANSLATION
This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered unto Me can easily cross beyond it.
Surrender - Honest, willingness, sincere to follow with determination Krishna will help us
If we are determined to do the right thing in the right association, Krishna will help us under all circumstances to achieve that perfectional state.
Despite what comes the flame of aspiration or determination should not be disturbed. That is the light of our hear that gives us direction. Faith can help us overcome obstacles.
Srimad Bagavatam is with examples of great personalities who has attained tis state of consciousness. Dhruva Mahraj, Prahlad Mahraj, Srila Haridas Takur.
Only gentle man will admit the defeat. Haridas Takur is tolerant he just followed the will of the Lord.
Mahraj narrates the whole story of Haridas takur
The story of Damodar Lila The rope was always two fingers short. One finger is the devotees endeavor, second finger is the mercy of Krishna. Both is required. We must endeavor with all our determination.
Bhagavad Gita 4.11
ye yathā māḿ prapadyante
tāḿs tathaiva bhajāmy aham
mama vartmānuvartante
manuṣyāḥ pārtha sarvaśaḥ
TRANSLATION
As all surrender unto Me, I reward them accordingly. Everyone follows My path in all respects, O son of Pṛthā.
Krishna reciprocates our endeavor by mercy and that mercy will save us.
Great stories of Sage Vishwamitra Muni. He had strong minds of determination but ultimately Maya overcame them because they did not have mercy of Krishna.
Goswamis always begging for mercy. Humility and determination will make bakti grow without hindrance.
Mother Ganges example - How she continues to flow inspite of blocked by mountains, trees, rocks.
Kunti's prayers - Oh Krishna son of Madhu let my attraction to you be ever flowing to you without being diverted to anywhere else.
story of Lord Chaitanya's mercy to the drunkards witnessed by Srivas takur
We must show sincerity to receive this mercy. A vow of determination to tolerate the temptations that come on for serving the Guru and Krishna,
Bhagavad Gita 18.65
man-manā bhava mad-bhakto
mad-yājī māḿ namaskuru
mām evaiṣyasi satyaḿ te
pratijāne priyo 'si me
TRANSLATION
Always think of Me, become My devotee, worship Me and offer your homage unto Me. Thus you will come to Me without fail. I promise you this because you are My very dear friend.
The justified mind is the worst enemy and controlled mind is the best friend.
Quotes from lecture:
Determination if we dont have them you are an animal.
To discriminate what is wrong and be determined to do what is right
The real duty of the parent is not to make the child appear again.
The parents should inspire the children so they love and serve Krishna.
Humility and determination will make bakti grow without hindrance.
Only gentle man will admit the defeat
The justified mind is the worst enemy and controlled mind is the best friend
Krishna reciprocates our endeavor by mercy and that mercy will save us.
Surrender - Honest, willingness, sincere to follow with determination Krishna will help us
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