Bhagavad Gita, The Song of God - Chapter-2.44: Swami Mukundananda.

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Chinmaya Mission: 

With remarkably simple teachings, Swami Shantananda concluded the 7-Day Srimad Ramayana Saptaha last week at Chinmaya Somnath, Pittsburgh. 

The community members were thanked for their attendance and participation in the festivities, which surely motivated all the volunteers to provide a wonderful experience for everyone. 

A mahatma once said that the greatest jewel of Rama was His simplicity. 

Inspired by this wisdom, everyone was encouraged to discover and cultivate the Rama within themselves.

These teachings emphasized the importance of acting on positive impulses without delay while allowing time to reconsider negative actions. 

This approach not only enriches individual lives but also fosters a more harmonious community. 

By embodying Rama's simplicity, everyone can contribute to a more compassionate and peaceful world. 

The event highlighted how such spiritual insights can guide people toward leading more fulfilling lives and creating a supportive and loving community.

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Friday 24, May 2024. 07:00.
Chapter 2: Sankhya Yogam
The Yogam of Analytical Knowledge

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Slogam-44:

"Bhogaiswvarya-prasaktanam tayapahrita-chetasam

vyavasayatmika buddhih samadhau na vidhiyate."

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bhoga—gratification; 

aishwarya—luxury; 

prasaktanam—whose minds are deeply attached; 

taya—by that; 

apahrita-chetasam—bewildered in intellect; 

vyavasaya-atmika—resolute; 

buddhih—intellect; 

samadhau—fulfilment; 

na—never; 

vidhiyate—occurs.

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Translation:

BG 2.44: 

"With their minds deeply attached to worldly pleasures and their intellects bewildered by such things, they are unable to possess the resolute determination for success on the path to God."

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Commentary:

People whose minds are attached to sensual enjoyment concern themselves with bhog (gratification), and aiśhwarya (luxury). They engage their intellects in enhancing their income and contemplating how to increase their material possessions and maximize their enjoyment. Bewildered in this manner, they are unable to develop the firm resolve required for traversing the path to God-realization.

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Continued

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