Even though it is commonplace to use and chant the symbol OM in yoga and meditation studios scattered all over the world, the word OM itself refers to something much more sublime. …

Actions such as yagna, charity and penance should always be performed. These acts are cleansing even for the learned (VERSE 5) Yagna is action without expectation These acts must be performed as duty, with no desire and attachment to their results (VERSE 6) It is not possible for living beings…

Faith Faith that is based on one’s innate nature is of 3 kinds — of Goodness, of Passion and of Ignorance (VERSE 2) Those in Mode of Goodness worship deities. Those in Mode of Passion worship nature-spirits (Yakshas) and demons (Rakshas). Those in Mode of Ignorance worship ghosts and spirits…

There are two kinds of beings in this world — the divine and the evil (VERSE 6) Divine qualities liberate from this world and demonic qualities bind (VERSE 5) Qualities of Divine Natured Beings Brave, Possess goodness of mind, Possess spiritual knowledge, Unwavering, Charitable, Restrain their senses, Simple, Perform yagna, …

Those who are free from conceit, Victorious over the vice of attachment, Continually thinking of their higher self, Free from desire for self gratification, Free from duality of happiness and sorrow, – such steady people attain my eternal abode (VERSE 5) The Mystery of the Soul Souls within bodies are…

Mode of Goodness, Mode of Passion and Mode of Ignorance are three modes of nature that bind soul to the body (VERSE 5) Binding soul to the body results in soul being reborn on this earth All of us have Varying Degrees of these Modes of Nature Mode of Goodness…

The Knowledge Humility, Unpretentiousness, Non-violence, Peace, Integrity, Reverence of the teacher, Cleanliness, Steadiness, Self-control, Neutrality towards sense objects, Lack of arrogance, Awareness of faults and sadness related to birth, death, old age, sickness, Non-attachment, Non craving for children, spouse, home etc, Sameness towards cherished and repulsive situations, Single-mindedness and constant…

Rejoice in the Welfare of Others Those who are constantly absorbed in me and faithfully worship me, they are my most perfect devotees (VERSE 2) Those who worship the imperishable, the formless, the indefinable, the all-permeating, the inconceivable, the constant, the steady, the eternal; Those who have mastered their senses, …

When Shri Krishna takes on the cosmic form at Arjun’s request…. The Divine Vision See my hundreds and thousands of diverse divine forms in various colors and shapes (VERSE 5) See in one place the entire universe of moving and non-moving forms, and anything else you wish to see (VERSE…