Swami Prakashananda 108 days Gita Reading - Day 30 -

Hari Om!

On the 39th night of the 108 Gita Maha Jnana Yagna at Reliance Abandon Hindu Mandir, Gina ji, a Spiritual Guide from Chinmaya Mission Guyana, continued to share the profound wisdom of Chapter 6, "The Yoga of Meditation."

With great enthusiasm, Ginaji delivered an insightful talk on mastering the mind. She explained how Bhagavan Shri Krishna outlines the transformation that occurs once one gains control over the mind. Such an individual can access their true nature—happiness, or infinite bliss.

Ginaji referenced Arjuna's doubt, where he questions Bhagavan Shri Krishna, expressing that the mind is fickle and difficult to control, so how can one control this mind?

In response, Lord Krishna offers two methods for controlling the mind:

1. Practice – Through self-awareness (when the mind wanders, bring it back) and the practice of discrimination (understanding that I am not the body, mind, or intellect, nor sorrow, but instead I am happiness).

2. Detachment – By living independently, recognizing that the world does not give happiness. Once we accept this, the mind will no longer cling to worldly objects.

Word of the Day

Mahābāho – "O mighty-armed one" (a person of great strength).

Hari Om!

On the 37th night of the 108 Gita Maha Jnana Yagna at Farm/Hertstelling Vishnu Mandir, Gina ji, one of the Spiritual Guides of Chinmaya Mission Guyana, continued to unfold the wisdom of Chapter 6, "The Yoga of Meditation."

In tonight's discourse, Gina ji shared the transformative results of meditation as outlined by Bhagavan Shri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. The controlled mind leads to inner peace and contentment, transcending the limitations of sensory pleasures. This results in an experience of infinite bliss that is not dependent on external conditions. The yogi is no longer swayed by sorrow and remains unaffected by worldly fluctuations.

Ultimately, meditation leads to severance from the cycle of suffering, bringing about liberation and self-realization. All of these profound benefits are the fruits of disciplined, determined practice of MEDITATION.

Hari Om!

On the 36th night of the 108 Gita Maha Jnana Yagna at D'Edward Vighneshwar Mandir, Gina Ji, one of the Spiritual Guides of Chinmaya Mission Guyana, continued to unfold the wisdom of Chapter 6, "The Yoga of Meditation."

In her lively and charismatic presentation style, Gina Ji shared Bhagavan Shri Krishna's teachings on how to prepare ourselves for meditation. She emphasized that the ultimate goal of meditation is to realize and experience the happiness that is our true nature.

Who is capable of meditating?

YUKTA – the one who has mastered moderation in all aspects of life, such as eating, sleeping, and wakefulness. A person who maintains discipline and equilibrium in life has also gained mastery over the mind, and in doing so, over their life. This practical teaching from the Gita helps us prepare our minds so that when we sit for meditation, our mind remains effortlessly controlled.

Why should we meditate? Because through meditation, we reconnect with the happiness that is our inherent nature.

Hari Om!

On the 35th night of the 108 Gita Maha Jnana Yagna at No. 7 Vishnu Mandir, Gina ji, one of the Spiritual Guides of Chinmaya Mission Guyana, continued to illuminate the wisdom of Chapter 6, "The Yoga of Meditation."

With her joyful and engaging approach, Gina ji skillfully recapped the essence of the Gita and Arjuna's inner struggle. Arjuna, torn by the conflict of duty, was reluctant to fight his family. Instead, he desired to withdraw and meditate. In response, Lord Krishna guided him through this difficult moment and revealed the necessary qualifications for someone wishing to meditate.

What are those qualifications for meditation?

1. The individual must be a Karma Yogi – someone who performs all actions selflessly, without likes and dislikes, and with a sense of duty toward the well-being of society and humanity.

2.     – someone who has renounced the sense of doership, understanding and accepting that they are not the ultimate doer, but rather an instrument of the Bhagavan.

3. The individual must possess Self Effort and Confidence.