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Bhagawad Gita: Chapter 2: Verses 59-61 Comments
BG: 59, 60 & 61 Comments
The concept of Vedanta is "pure abstract mathematics." It defines a
logically consistent system and defines theorems, corollaries and proofs.
In fact a "Topological system" is developed. The Vedantic Topology
contains the following equivalent statements: (1) Self Realization (2)
Perfect Man (3) Steady Mind (4) Control the Senses (5) Total Surrender
(6) Work without Results (7) Total Renunciation etc. Mathematically if a
person possesses one of these qualities he will have all the qualities.
It is also true that if the person does not exhibit one of them, he will
not have any of them. This is the bottom line message of Geeta and
Vedanta (spelled out in greater details in the Upanishads).
What is the necessary and sufficient condition to get "steady wisdom?"
Bhagawan says "Self-realization" is both necessary and sufficient. When
we see, hear, touch, smell or taste an "object" we create an "image" in
our mind and that image stays, though the object may no longer available.
The "like" and "dislike" of objects experienced by the sense organs (eye,
ear, mouth, nose and skin) become permanent. The mind agitation starts at
the very moment of contact of the objects by the sense organs. The one and
only way to control the mind (keep steady mind) is to control the senses
that contacted those objects (illusions!). According to advaita, the
object is an illusion and the subject is "real." The sense organs are
controlled by the SUBJECT (Consciousness) and we should direct our
attention to the subject rather than the object. Bhagwan says that if you
direct your attention to the subject then you will realize that the object
"never exists!" In Vedanta, only the subject controls the sense organs
and self-realization is the necessary and sufficient condition for
controlling the senses and attaining steady mind.
A Tamil poem beautifully describes how voluminous explanations could be
conceived in few lines: " Kadugai Thulaithu Ezu Kadali pukuthi Kuruga
Tharitha Kural." (Kural is a reference to two-line tamil poem, composed
by "Thiruvalluvar"). It asserts that the "Kural" look like a mustard seed:
but it contains messages that can fill the seven great seas!. This
analogy fits perfectly to Geeta. It is no wonder that we find more and
more explanations and interpretations to Geeta. It is my humble opinion,
that no one can understand Geeta through "literary translation using a
dictionary." Bhagwan explains Geeta to Arjuna, a great intellect who has
advanced knowledge of our scriptures. For most of us, Geeta may be the
first scripture! We miss the subtle messages if we don't get guidance.
That is why Gurudev has instituted "Yajnas", "Spiritual Camps", "Satsang
"Balavihar", "Yuvkendra" and adult study groups. The bottom line of
Vedanta is: "To understand Brahman, You have to become Brahman."
" Have a Good Day "
"Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path
whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect. Truth, being limitless,
unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be
organized; nor should any organisation be formed to lead or to
coerce people along any particular path." J. Krishnamoorthy
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