Lecture:
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10th Chapter of Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says how we can perceive Him and meditate on Him on daily basis. Krishna is the essence of everything that exists. He is the creator of all material and spiritual world.
He is the maintainer and destroyer as the paramatma he is seated within the heard of every living being and in and between every atom.
When the sages gathered together at the bank of Ganges Sukadeva Goswami speaking to Maharaj Parikshit every devotee was wrapt in attention. The attention and eagerness to hear that is how we benefit from Krishna Consciousness.
If our attention is so weak, someone is walking everyone turns towards the walking, that means we are weak in hearing the message of Krishna, if we are really concerned with the message of Krishna even if there is earthquake we would not turn away becase nothing is so important.
Nothing should divert us. Our anxiousness to hear is out quality to awaken Krishna within our hearts. Our attentiveness when Krishna sees that we are anxious to hear his message he reciprocated by clearing all our anarthas and purify our hearts. Our own spiritual mater Srila Prabupada he was so anxious to hear which was admired by Srila Bakti Siddhanta Saraswati Takur. Even if he did not understand he was fixed with attention during Krishna Katha.
"Fear is the begining of God Realization"
The sound vibration is transcendental that will purify our hearts. When Srila Prabupada was asked the translation of Gayathri mantra he gave as an instruction saying there is no need to understand the meaning because this is the transcendental vibration and meaning will revealed by Krishna withing the heart.
The essence of everything exists withing this material creation is Him. How to see him everywhere how to never forget Him and how to be in Krishna Consciousness. That is the goal of life.
In 10th chapter he explains how he is in every category of purifiers I am the wind.
How does the wind purify?
The wind in any situation but it is never contaminated by that situation. The wind can blow through a flower garden, it would appear to assume the fragrant of flower garden and same win goes to the area of sewage and it would appear to carry the smell of the sewage. The wind will travel to all places an it will always remain pure. The wind also destroys mountains, civilization but it remains aloof.
Vayu is empowered demigod not an ordinary devata. Hanuman incarnation of Vayu. What great quality he had he could deliver the rakshasas by his great devotioin and purify them. Later on he appeared as Bhima one of the most powerful.
In Kaliyuga he appeared as Madhava Charya. Through his strong logic and arguements he purified the world all the contamination and atheism. Vayu or pavana Krishna says that He is the source. We are always subjected to the wind in this way we can always remember Krishna. The breeze which purifies the fatigue and weak is Krishna.
If we understand this verse from Gita we will always remember Krishna.
Ram is the best of all warriors. Krishna says he is the strength of Ram. All these great warriors like Alexandar the Great, gets all the power from Krishna. He is the source of all the sakthi. So when he appears as Ram he reveals the Supreme embodiment of all strength and if we forget what ever oppulance and strength we have is given by God then we become like Ravana.
Similarly through the weapon of time and various forces of material existances the supreme personality of Godhead defeats all of us. The devotee understands the ultimate strength of everything is Krishna.
Of the flowing river I am the Ganges. The great persons throughout history they worship Ganges. Even the water people take in the bottle and purify and drink everyday. River Ganges originates from the lotus feet of Krishna.
What is it that is pure to Ganges?
It is connected to Krishna, whatever ever anybody tries to contaminate the essence because it is originated from Krishna. It is the caranamirth Krishna is giving such wonderful teaching so that we can appreciate hin and be conscious of his 24 hours a day.
Mahraj Parikshit had the darshan of Krishna in the womb of his mother and after that throughout his whole life he was just looking for Krishna everywhere and in everything. Because he was seeking everywhere Krishna reveals himself in everwhere and in everything. As we approach Krishna he will reveal us. In this world we will find Krishna because Krishna is non different than the rememberance of his transcendental self.
When we remember Krishna in the wind of this fan we actually find Krishna. When we remember Krishna in activity of man or woman we find Krishna. When we remember Krishna in activity of man or woman we find Krishna in the horrible situation of life. This is the qualification we all should acquire to be anxious to be eager. Rupa Goswami said to be greedy to find, remember, to serve Krishna everywhere. We should strive when we are hearing this message to be so anxious to experiance the mercy of Krishna in every wor we hear. This should be our attention when we chant our Holy name we should be eager and anxious to glorify Krishna and hear the sound of Krishna's name.
The degree of which you do, to that degree you will be purified. The real substance of Krishna Conscious to be conscious of Krishna to, remember Krishna in everything we do, everything we see and everything we experiance.
Why we are bored when we are performing devotional service like chanting, service, hearing lectures?
This is because we have a materialistic approach to our devotional service we are not seeking Krishna, we are forgetting Krishna.
Why we see movies and cinemas?
Because we are bored with time and you need to occupy with something adventurous. It is because we are dull and ignorant that we have to watch all these movies which is horror, special effects, murder. If we are in Krishna Consciousness and looking for Krishna, anxious in looking for Krishna he will reveal the most adventure at every moment of your life. If we are not able to see Krishna means we are not looking for it.
With proper training we can experiance Krishna through hearing and chanting. Haridas Takur through hearing and chanting. Haridas Takur was chanting 192 rounds everyday and he was not bored. Srila Prabupada is like Sukadeva Goswami he just spoke the truth.
Every activity we perform in our devotional life, Krishna will reveal himself accoring to our eagerness, attentiveness. To remember Krishna is that activity to remember and please Krishna in that activity.
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
The importance of determination
Lecture Location:
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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.
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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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